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Protecting Assets in a Florida Divorce A divorce in Florida should result in an equitable distribution of property. Equitable does not mean equal. Rather, it means that assets are divided fairly, taking into consideration the age of the marriage, the contribution of each spouse to the finances of the family,...
What to Expect During a Military Divorce in Jacksonville According to the census data, the divorce rate in Florida is amongst the highest in the United States. Jacksonville ranks at number 27 among 100 Florida cities in terms of divorce rate. [1] Breaking up is never easy, but if one...
According to 2021 data, the divorce rate among military personnel is 4.08%, which is higher than the national rate of 2.05% and the highest rate when considering various types of jobs. [1] [2] Military divorce has unique challenges that set it apart from civilian spouse separations. The 20/20/20 rule is...
Child Visitation in Florida In 2021, Florida experienced 3.4 divorces per every 1,000 residents. [1] When finalizing divorce, one of the biggest concerns is the custody of children. When it comes to our children, nothing is more important than their happiness and stability. Working to obtain child visitation can be...
In Jacksonville, there are a few ways to figure out who a child’s father is. If the dad is not married to the mom when the baby is born, and he does not sign a paper called an “acknowledgment of paternity” right after the birth, he needs to ask the...
What is a High-Conflict Divorce? A high-conflict divorce is one where one spouse does not want the marriage to end and will do whatever they can to cause problems. This can make the divorce process long, expensive, and emotionally draining. In the United States, 20% of all separations are high-conflict....
Paternity Actions A paternity action refers to a legal process that helps determine the biological father of a child. Paternity actions can be initiated by either the mother or the potential father, and they involve various legal procedures and tests to determine the biological relationship. Often used in cases of...
Custody Action Mistakes to Avoid Separation can be really hard, especially when kids are involved. The legal stuff can mix with personal issues, making things even tougher. Even though child custody can bring strong emotions, your actions matter – for your child’s well-being and your relationship with them. If you...
