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How Will Our Home Be Divided In A Divorce

By Sean Smallwood |

One issue that divorce attorneys deal with in nearly every divorce case is figuring out the best way to address the division of the marital home. The fact is that addressing a home in a divorce can be very simple if both of the parties in the divorce agree on what should happen. However,… Read More »

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Modification Of Custody After Divorce

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How Do I Request A Modification Of Custody From My Divorce After the final judgment is entered in your divorce case and everybody is settled into a routine with a parenting plan many people think that they will never need to deal with the courts again. Unfortunately, it is very common for parents to… Read More »

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How To Spot Hidden Income And Assets In Divorce And Family Law Cases

By Sean Smallwood |

Most People have no idea how common it is for parties in family law and divorce litigation to hide assets and income. Here is a detailed list of the ways they try this and how to spot them One very common issue that divorce attorneys deal with in family law litigation is the situation… Read More »

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5 Orlando Divorce Statistics You Never Knew

By Sean Smallwood |

Do you know your city’s divorce statistics? The chart below may surprise you Orlando is known as one of the happiest cities in the United States thanks to the family-oriented entertainment such as Walt Disney World and Universal Studios. However, did you know, as of 2013, Orlando has a divorce rate of over 13… Read More »

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How To Remove Spouse’s Name From Loans In Divorce Cases

By Sean Smallwood |

What To Do In Divorce Litigation if You Have Property Financed In Both Names A very common issue that divorce attorneys have to assist their clients with in litigation is where certain property that is owned by the parties such as real estate [1], automobiles, boats, mobile homes, or other property and one of… Read More »

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Does Cheating Affect Alimony Awards In Divorce

By Sean Smallwood |

Does Infidelity Affect Alimony Orders In Divorce Cases? Your Attorney’s Answer May Surprise You There are many reasons why two married people may decide to call divorce attorneys and call it quits. With nearly half of all marriages ending in divorce it is a reality that all married couples must contend with. One of… Read More »

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How To Deal With A Cheating Spouse in Divorce

By Sean Smallwood |

How To Deal With Cheating Spouses And Why Divorce May Not Always Be The Best Option The recent release of the email addresses of millions of Ashley Madison, a well known cheating website, customers has highlighted the issue of cheating spouses that leads so many divorces. The statistics certainly suggest that the odds of… Read More »

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Should there be laws that impose divorce waiting periods?

By Sean Smallwood |

Should there be laws requiring divorcing couples to attend counseling before they can file for divorce and obey a waiting period? The New York Times hosted an insightful debate on its website between Vicki Larson and Beverly Willett two divorce and family writers with very compelling arguments on the issue. The main thrust of… Read More »

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What To Expect If Your Divorce Case Goes To Trial

By Sean Smallwood |

Even Though The Majority Of Divorce Cases Settle Many Still Will Go Further In The Process Leaving Clients Wondering What To Expect If Their Divorce Goes To Trial The process of getting the divorce case ready for trial is normally a process of ensuring that the client has the financial means to proceed to… Read More »

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Overly Aggressive Divorce Attorneys

By Sean Smallwood |

One Problem That Divorce Attorneys Deal With Is Dealing With Opposing Attorneys Who Are Overly Aggressive “Pit bull” Types Everyone has heard the stories about overly aggressive divorce attorneys. Whether it is on television, word of mouth from friends, or from personal experience most people equate divorce attorneys with unreasonable or with a “pit… Read More »

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Residency Requirements For Filing For Divorce

By Sean Smallwood |

Before A Person Hires A Divorce Attorney And Files For Divorce They Need To Prove That They Are Residents Of The State; Here Is The How And Why A very common question that divorce attorneys ask their clients prior to filing the divorce is where they’ve lived for the past six months or if… Read More »

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Modification Of Divorce Judgments

By Sean Smallwood |

For Many People Getting Through The Divorce Is Only The Beginning To More Litigation Later In A Modification When a divorce case settles or is ordered by a judge at trial it is common for the final judgment of divorce to be modified at some point. There are many different parts of the divorce… Read More »

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Which Parent Gets Education Decisions After Divorce

By Sean Smallwood |

After a Divorce Many Custody Agreements End With An Even 50/50 Visitation Schedule Which Begs The Question: Which Parent Gets To Make School And Legal Decisions? These days many divorce attorneys are seeing divorce settlement agreements that give each parent an even split of the time with the child. In these 50/50 parenting plans… Read More »

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Why Do Parents Put Off Calling Divorce Lawyers In Child Custody Cases? The Age Old Question Examined

By Sean Smallwood |

We Looked At The Most Common Reasons We Hear From Parents For Hesitating To Call A Divorce Attorney For Their Child Custody Case. Do Any Of These Sound Familiar? The single most common problem that I see in family law and divorce cases of all types. The fact is that nearly half of the… Read More »

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Who Is The Best Divorce Attorney In Orlando, Florida

By Sean Smallwood |

Who Is The Best Attorney For Divorce In Orlando, FL? This is a question that many people have as they begin their search for an attorney to represent them in their family law or divorce litigation. Some would assume that the best attorney would naturally be the most expensive and this is sometimes true…. Read More »

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Divorce Waiting Periods In States Other Than Florida

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South Carolina Bill Would Shorten Waiting Period for No-Fault Divorce Will Florida Be Affected? Right now, in South Carolina, if a couple wants to get divorced, the couple has to be separated for at least one year. If one spouse alleges adultery, physical cruelty, desertion or habitual drunkenness, a divorce can be obtained in… Read More »

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Different Types Of Divorce

By Sean Smallwood |

There are several different types of divorce that lawyers need to choose from: Here are a few   In Florida and around the United States, there are different types of divorce that couples seeking a split can choose from. Each type is dependent on the facts of the particular case between the parties. For… Read More »

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What is a Collaborative Divorce?

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A guest post from the Cantor Law Group in Phoenix AZ. What is a Collaborative Divorce? The latest trend in dissolving marriages has taken the word “messy” out of the divorce process. Instead, collaborative divorce has inserted another term: “Joint cooperation.” A collaborative divorce involves a husband and wife deciding to reach a settlement… Read More »

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Difference Between Uncontested and Contested Divorce

By Sean Smallwood |

There are Two Main Types Of Divorce That Attorneys Deal With Everyone is at least somewhat familiar with the term divorce and that it marks the end of a marital relationship. What most people do not know is that there are different types of divorce which are dependent on the facts of a person’s… Read More »

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