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Questions to Ask Your Divorce Lawyer

Below are questions to ask a lawyer when you are seeking to hire one in a divorce case.

WHAT IS THE PROCESS OF A FAMILY LAW CASE

Below is a guide of the process one can expect when going through a divorce.

Frequently Asked Questions about Divorce

Below are answers to some frequently asked questions by people looking to seek a divorce in Florida.

Paternity Actions

An unmarried man may assert his paternity rights to see his child.

Mediation and Collaborative Divorce

You can divorce without acrimony or going to court.

Fiduciary duties of one spouse to another

Divorcing parties owe one another a fiduciary duty to reveal all their financial information.

The felony conviction of one spouse does not necessarily impact support.

If a spouse commits a felony but does not use community assets to do so, he or she may be entitled to support.

Common Family Law Questions

Various FAQs that most people ask about family law.

Why the Date of Separation is important.

The Date of Separation is important because after that date, all property acquired by a spouse is their separate property.

Child Custody/visitation

How do you get child custody and visitation?

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