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Navigating The Divorce Process Filing for divorce can be an emotionally challenging process. Understanding the legal steps involved can help make this difficult time more manageable. The legal process of divorce involves several key steps, including filing the divorce petition, serving the other party, and engaging in the discovery process...
How to Prepare Your Finances for a Divorce Taking steps to protect your finances can help you navigate the divorce process with greater ease and set the stage for a more stable future. Here are some important considerations to help you prepare financially for a divorce: Understand your financial situation:...
TL;DR: Florida requires mediation for all contested divorce issues under F.S. § 61.183 [1]. Mediation resolves 70-80% of family law disputes before trial, costs $1,000-$8,000 (vs. $15,000-$50,000+ for litigation), and typically finishes in 2-6 months [2]. It is one of the most effective ways to keep your divorce out of...
Why Marriages End The Top 10 Reasons for Divorce Backed by peer-reviewed data · Florida legal context 75% cite lack of commitment Couples rarely split over one dramatic moment. The data shows divorce is usually the end of a slow erosion, and the reasons people name are surprisingly consistent. Lack...
TL;DR: The cheapest divorce in Jacksonville costs $409 (filing fee only) if you file a simplified dissolution without an attorney. An uncontested divorce with a lawyer runs $2,500–$5,000, while contested cases average $15,000–$30,000+. [1] The biggest cost driver is attorney time at $260–$330/hour — so every dispute you resolve before...
TL;DR: Since July 1, 2023, Florida law creates a rebuttable presumption that equal (50/50) time-sharing is in a child’s best interest (FL Statute § 61.13). Florida earned an A grade on the 2025 Shared Parenting Report Card. “Winning” a custody case in Florida isn’t about defeating your ex — it’s...
TL;DR: An iLawyer Marketing survey (2025) found that 86.7% of people use Google to research attorneys — but online search alone won’t tell you whether a lawyer is right for your situation. Below, Jacksonville divorce attorney Adam Sacks explains what to look for, what questions to ask, what red flags...
TL;DR: Parental alienation — where one parent manipulates a child into rejecting the other — affects an estimated 3.8 million U.S. parents (Harman et al., 2019). Florida doesn’t have a standalone alienation statute, but courts address it through the 20 best-interest factors under Florida Statute § 61.13. Remedies include modifying...