Divorce | Trial Attorney Blog

Mar 21 / 2018

Stann Givens Named Top Family Law Attorney in Tampa

Posted By Givens Givens Sparks, PLLC

Dec 8 / 2016

The Pros and Cons of Pro Se Divorce

Posted By Givens Givens Sparks, PLLC

Sep 28 / 2016

Mistakes to Avoid in a High Net Worth Divorce

Posted By Givens Givens Sparks, PLLC

Aug 25 / 2016

Will Adultery or Infidelity Affect My Divorce Case Outcome

Posted By Givens Givens Sparks, PLLC

Aug 16 / 2016

When Will Taking My Divorce Case To Court Help?

Posted By Givens Givens Sparks, PLLC

Aug 8 / 2016

What Are Supervised Visitation Rights?

Posted By Givens Givens Sparks, PLLC

Jul 28 / 2016

Will a Positive Drug Test Affect My Visitation Rights?

Posted By Givens Givens Sparks, PLLC

Jul 11 / 2016

6 Divorce Myths Debunked

Posted By Givens Givens Sparks, PLLC

Jun 30 / 2016

4 Benefits of Pursuing Mediated Divorce

Posted By Givens Givens Sparks, PLLC

Jun 23 / 2016

When Do Child Support Payments End?

Posted By Givens Givens Sparks

Jun 14 / 2016

Factors to Consider When Relocating Children

Posted By Givens Givens Sparks

Jun 8 / 2016

Sharing Parenting Time During Summer Break

Posted By Givens Givens Sparks

Jun 2 / 2016

How to Relocate Out of State with Your Children

Posted By Givens Givens Sparks

May 20 / 2016

Factors to Consider with Gray Divorce

Posted By Givens Givens Sparks, PLLC

May 10 / 2016

6 Benefits of Collaborative Divorce

Posted By Givens Givens Sparks

Apr 28 / 2016

What Does Divorce Mediation Entail?

Posted By Givens Givens Sparks

Feb 4 / 2016

I Do Not Speak English, May I Bring a Family Member to Serve as My Interpreter?

Posted By Givens Givens Sparks

Jan 26 / 2016

Benefits of a Firm Led By Board Certified Attorneys

Posted By Givens Givens Sparks

Jan 5 / 2016

Resolve to Spend More Time with Your Family this New Year

Posted By Posted by Givens Givens Sparks on Jan 5, 2016 4:33pm PST

Jan 4 / 2016

What Determines Alimony Eligibility?

Posted By Posted by Givens Givens Sparks on Jan 4, 2016 9:01am PST

Dec 15 / 2015

When does child support extend beyond age 18?

Posted By Posted by Givens Givens Sparks on Dec 15, 2015 12:40pm PST

Dec 7 / 2015

How to Prepare Your Children for Divorce

Posted By Posted by Givens Givens Sparks on Dec 7, 2015 3:44pm PST

Dec 1 / 2015

10 Steps to Take Before Filing for Divorce

Posted By Posted by Givens Givens Sparks on Dec 1, 2015 3:44pm PST

Nov 10 / 2015

Divorce & Kids : How much time do I get to spend with them?

Posted By Posted by Givens Givens Sparks on Nov 10, 2015 10:17am PST

Nov 9 / 2015

How to Save Time, Money, and a Headache On Your Divorce

Posted By Posted by Givens Givens Sparks on Nov 9, 2015 2:41pm PST

Oct 27 / 2015

What Is the Perfect Age to Wed?

Posted By Posted by Givens Givens Sparks on Oct 27, 2015 10:23am PDT

Oct 20 / 2015

5 Things to Avoid Doing on Social Media During a Divorce

Posted By Posted by Givens Givens Sparks on Oct 20, 2015 1:51pm PDT

Jul 7 / 2015

Audio Recordings

Posted By Posted by Blair Chan on Jul 7, 2015 1:15pm PDT

Jun 30 / 2015

Top Social Media Pitfalls to Avoid During Divorce

Posted By Posted by Givens Givens Sparks on Jun 30, 2015 10:35am PDT

Jun 8 / 2015

Where can I get a divorce involving children?

Posted By Posted by Kelly Candela on Jun 8, 2015 11:50am PDT

May 22 / 2015

Dividing a Military Pension in Divorce

Posted By Posted by Givens Givens Sparks on May 22, 2015 10:09am PDT

Apr 27 / 2015

Partial Settlement Agreements, part 1

Posted By Posted by Kelly Candela on Apr 27, 2015 9:00am PDT

Mar 30 / 2015

The Dos and Don'ts of Prenups

Posted By Posted by Givens Givens Sparks on Mar 30, 2015 2:43pm PDT

Mar 18 / 2015

A Contentious Divorce Often Follows a Contentious Marriage

Posted By Posted by Givens Givens Sparks on Mar 18, 2015 8:40am PDT

Mar 4 / 2015

Conscious Uncoupling vs. Divorce. What's the Difference?

Posted By Posted by Givens Givens Sparks on Mar 4, 2015 9:15am PST

Jan 13 / 2015

Florida Couples Released from "Wed-Lock"

Posted By Posted by Givens Givens Sparks on Jan 13, 2015 4:28pm PST

Oct 22 / 2014

Marital Settlement Agreements

Posted By Posted by Kelly Candela on Oct 22, 2014 2:35pm PDT

Aug 13 / 2014

Imputation of Income

Posted By Posted by Kelly Candela on Aug 13, 2014 7:28am PDT

Jul 7 / 2014

Changing Beneficiaries After a Divorce

Posted By Posted by Blair Chan on Jul 7, 2014 1:15pm PDT

Jun 19 / 2014

Starting My Divorce Case

Posted By Posted by Kelly Tobaygo on Jun 19, 2014 12:40pm PDT

May 29 / 2014

Why Do Some People Delay the Final Hearing on Their Uncontested Divorce Until After the First of the Year?

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on May 29, 2014 12:35pm PDT

May 27 / 2014

Givens Givens Sparks is proud of Damien McKinney

Posted By Posted by Christian Givens on May 27, 2014 6:50am PDT

May 26 / 2014

When is it time to bring a forensic accountant in to help with my divorce?

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on May 26, 2014 12:30pm PDT

May 19 / 2014

Can I take his girlfriend's deposition?

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on May 19, 2014 12:25pm PDT

May 7 / 2014

What Are Case Management Conferences?

Posted By Posted by Kelly Tobaygo on May 7, 2014 8:55am PDT

Apr 2 / 2014

Can Debt For An Adult Child's College Expenses Be Considered Marital Property?

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Apr 2, 2014 6:30am PDT

Feb 26 / 2014

Must I always file a Motion for Rehearing?

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Feb 26, 2014 10:10am PST

Feb 21 / 2014

Can I Be Facebook Friends with My Judge?

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Feb 21, 2014 8:25am PST

Feb 19 / 2014

What Happens When a Party Dies During a Divorce Proceeding?

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Feb 19, 2014 8:25am PST

Dec 25 / 2013

Are Tools Marital Property?

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Dec 25, 2013 2:00pm PST

Oct 30 / 2013

What is a QDRO?

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Oct 30, 2013 6:15am PDT

Sep 11 / 2013

Exclusive Use and Possession of the Marital Home

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Sep 11, 2013 8:50am PDT

Sep 6 / 2013

What are interrogatories?

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Sep 6, 2013 8:46am PDT

Aug 16 / 2013

Personal Jurisdiction in Florida Divorce Cases

Posted By Posted by Kelly Tobaygo on Aug 16, 2013 6:35am PDT

Jul 30 / 2013

In Florida Divorce Negotiations, What Should My Overall Strategy Be?

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Jul 30, 2013 2:00pm PDT

Jul 26 / 2013

What Do I Have To Say When My Florida Divorce Judge Asks Why My Marriage Is Irretrievably Broken?

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Jul 26, 2013 1:55pm PDT

Jul 23 / 2013

What are the Grounds for Divorce in Florida?

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Jul 23, 2013 1:15pm PDT

Jul 22 / 2013

What is a Court Reporter?

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Jul 22, 2013 1:14pm PDT

Jul 17 / 2013

WHY MANY JUDGES HATE TO HAVE CHILDREN TESTIFY

Posted By Posted by Ellen Ostman on Jul 17, 2013 7:45am PDT

Jul 15 / 2013

SUGGESTIONS BEFORE FILING FOR DIVORCE

Posted By Posted by Ellen Ostman on Jul 15, 2013 7:45am PDT

Jul 4 / 2013

Divorce's Effect on Children

Posted By Posted by Christian Givens on Jul 4, 2013 10:11am PDT

Jun 30 / 2013

Will my child support wage garnishment automatically end?

Posted By Posted by Kelly Tobaygo on Jun 30, 2013 12:12pm PDT

Jun 28 / 2013

Is child support ALWAYS exactly what the guidelines tell me it should be?

Posted By Posted by Kelly Tobaygo on Jun 28, 2013 12:10pm PDT

Jun 26 / 2013

Dental Insurance in Child Support Calculations

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Jun 26, 2013 1:30pm PDT

Jun 25 / 2013

Contempt of Court and Relocation

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Jun 25, 2013 1:15pm PDT

Jun 24 / 2013

Temporary Injunction to Prevent Removal of Minor Child

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Jun 24, 2013 1:15pm PDT

Jun 21 / 2013

Converting Rehabilitative Alimony into Permanent Alimony

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Jun 21, 2013 1:10pm PDT

Jun 20 / 2013

The Future of Florida Alimony

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Jun 20, 2013 6:40am PDT

Jun 19 / 2013

How Do My Social Security Disability Payments Affect My Child Support?

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Jun 19, 2013 6:35am PDT

Jun 18 / 2013

How To Mess Up Your Rehabilitative Alimony Award

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Jun 18, 2013 6:35am PDT

Jun 17 / 2013

Father's Rights

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Jun 17, 2013 6:30am PDT

Jun 6 / 2013

Switching Beneficiaries After Divorce

Posted By Posted by Blair Chan on Jun 6, 2013 2:05pm PDT

Jun 5 / 2013

What Needs To Be Updated After Divorce?

Posted By Posted by Blair Chan on Jun 5, 2013 2:04pm PDT

Jun 4 / 2013

Marital Waste

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Jun 4, 2013 1:25pm PDT

May 8 / 2013

What is Shared Parental Responsibility?

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on May 8, 2013 1:05pm PDT

May 2 / 2013

Why am I going to mediation and what can I expect?

Posted By Posted by Kelly Tobaygo on May 2, 2013 12:00pm PDT

May 1 / 2013

What Can I Expect at My Initial Consultation?

Posted By Posted by Kelly Tobaygo on May 1, 2013 12:00pm PDT

Apr 30 / 2013

Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce

Posted By Posted by Kelly Tobaygo on Apr 30, 2013 11:55am PDT

Apr 29 / 2013

How Long Will My Case Take?

Posted By Posted by Kelly Tobaygo on Apr 29, 2013 11:54am PDT

Apr 26 / 2013

Can I Spank My Child?

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Apr 26, 2013 8:45am PDT

Apr 23 / 2013

SWEEPING CHANGES TO FLORIDA'S ALIMONY LAW AWAIT GOVERNOR'S SIGNATURE

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Apr 23, 2013 10:50am PDT

Apr 22 / 2013

MORE ABOUT THE NEW FLORIDA ALIMONY BILL

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Apr 22, 2013 8:35am PDT

Apr 19 / 2013

FLORIDA IS ABOUT TO ELIMINATE PERMANENT ALIMONY

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Apr 19, 2013 7:30am PDT

Apr 18 / 2013

What is a Collaborative Divorce Participation Agreement?

Posted By Posted by Blair Chan on Apr 18, 2013 11:35am PDT

Apr 17 / 2013

What is a collaborative divorce?

Posted By Posted by Blair Chan on Apr 17, 2013 11:35am PDT

Apr 16 / 2013

Big Changes Coming in Florida Alimony

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Apr 16, 2013 11:49am PDT

Apr 9 / 2013

Are frequent flyer miles consider a marital asset?

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Apr 9, 2013 12:17pm PDT

Apr 4 / 2013

What is an Administrative Support Order?

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Apr 4, 2013 2:01pm PDT

Mar 29 / 2013

Will the Court Increase my Alimony Based on Cost of Living Increases?

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Mar 29, 2013 12:10pm PDT

Mar 27 / 2013

Evaluations of Children of Divorce

Posted By Posted by Kelly Tobaygo on Mar 27, 2013 12:05pm PDT

Mar 25 / 2013

Who claims the children on their taxes?

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Mar 25, 2013 5:52am PDT

Mar 20 / 2013

Divorce and the Power of Attorney

Posted By Posted by Givens Givens Sparks on Mar 20, 2013 2:15pm PDT

Mar 18 / 2013

Alimony Legislative Update

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Mar 18, 2013 5:48am PDT

Mar 8 / 2013

Must a Divorced Husband Pilot his Former Wife?

Posted By Posted by Kelly Tobaygo on Mar 8, 2013 7:55am PST

Mar 6 / 2013

Vague Agreements

Posted By Posted by Kelly Tobaygo on Mar 6, 2013 7:50am PST

Mar 4 / 2013

Divorce and the Last Will and Testament

Posted By Posted by Givens Givens Sparks on Mar 4, 2013 7:00am PST

Mar 2 / 2013

Restricting Relocation in a Parenting Plan

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Mar 2, 2013 1:18pm PST

Feb 27 / 2013

Disestablishment of Paternity, Arrearages

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Feb 27, 2013 12:00pm PST

Feb 25 / 2013

Are penalties for not refinancing a marital home valid?

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Feb 25, 2013 12:00pm PST

Feb 22 / 2013

Can my Spouse get Alimony if it has not been Pled?

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Feb 22, 2013 9:20am PST

Feb 20 / 2013

Can I Waive Child Support?

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Feb 20, 2013 9:05am PST

Feb 18 / 2013

Jurisdiction, What is It and Do You Have It?

Posted By Posted by Givens Givens Sparks on Feb 18, 2013 2:50pm PST

Feb 15 / 2013

A Third Party Has Custody of My Child. How Do I Get Him Back?

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Feb 15, 2013 2:35pm PST

Feb 13 / 2013

Supreme Court to Hear DOMA Challenge

Posted By Posted by Givens Givens Sparks on Feb 13, 2013 12:25pm PST

Feb 11 / 2013

No Cost Divorce

Posted By Posted by Givens Givens Sparks on Feb 11, 2013 12:20pm PST

Feb 8 / 2013

QDRO, the Dealer's Fee of Divorce

Posted By Posted by Givens Givens Sparks on Feb 8, 2013 12:10pm PST

Feb 6 / 2013

Attorney's Fees, Always an Issue

Posted By Posted by Givens Givens Sparks on Feb 6, 2013 12:10pm PST

Feb 4 / 2013

Do I Have to Maintain a Life Insurance Policy?

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Feb 4, 2013 7:45am PST

Feb 1 / 2013

What Is a Guardian Ad Litem?

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Feb 1, 2013 6:45am PST

Feb 1 / 2013

Alimony Reform

Posted By Posted by Blair Chan on Feb 1, 2013 8:30am PST

Jan 30 / 2013

What Do Guardians Ad Litem Do?

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Jan 30, 2013 6:44am PST

Jan 23 / 2013

Can I Get Credit for Overpaying Child Support?

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Jan 23, 2013 1:40pm PST

Jan 21 / 2013

Alimony: What Findings Are Needed?

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Jan 21, 2013 1:39pm PST

Jan 10 / 2013

Is Interest Income Included in Determining Child Support?

Posted By Posted by Blair Chan on Jan 10, 2013 1:45pm PST

Jan 8 / 2013

Jury Trials in Florida Family Law?

Posted By Posted by Kelly Tobaygo on Jan 8, 2013 11:35am PST

Jan 7 / 2013

Direct Criminal Contempt in Family Law

Posted By Posted by Kelly Tobaygo on Jan 7, 2013 11:20am PST

Jan 4 / 2013

The Ramifications of Relocating Without Permission

Posted By Posted by Joanna Chapman on Jan 4, 2013 8:30am PST

Dec 31 / 2012

Relocation by Agreement

Posted By Posted by Joanna Chapman on Dec 31, 2012 11:45am PST

Dec 3 / 2012

Effect of Retirement on Support Obligations

Posted By Posted by Kim Byrd on Dec 3, 2012 1:20pm PST

Nov 20 / 2012

Life Insurance and Secondary Addressee

Posted By Posted by Kim Byrd on Nov 20, 2012 2:11pm PST

Nov 8 / 2012

Supportive Relationships After Divorce

Posted By Posted by Joanna Chapman on Nov 8, 2012 12:15pm PST

Oct 18 / 2012

Parental Rights of Non-biological or Legal Parents

Posted By Posted by Kim Byrd on Oct 18, 2012 8:55am PDT

Oct 17 / 2012

Parenting Course Requirement

Posted By Posted by Joanna Chapman on Oct 17, 2012 11:35am PDT

Oct 16 / 2012

Annulments: A Common Misconception

Posted By Posted by Kelly Tobaygo on Oct 16, 2012 11:30am PDT

Oct 15 / 2012

Enforcing Timesharing Rights from Out of State

Posted By Posted by Blair Chan on Oct 15, 2012 11:20am PDT

Oct 12 / 2012

Imputed Income for Child Support

Posted By Posted by Kelly Tobaygo on Oct 12, 2012 11:12am PDT

Sep 27 / 2012

Mediation and Diversion Services

Posted By Posted by Joanna Chapman on Sep 27, 2012 11:00am PDT

Sep 26 / 2012

Property Distribution in Bankruptcy

Posted By Posted by Blair Chan on Sep 26, 2012 1:20pm PDT

Sep 25 / 2012

No Fault Divorce - Part Four

Posted By Posted by Ellen Ostman on Sep 25, 2012 11:20am PDT

Sep 24 / 2012

No Fault Divorce - Part Three

Posted By Posted by Ellen Ostman on Sep 24, 2012 11:15am PDT

Sep 21 / 2012

No Fault Divorce - Part Two

Posted By Posted by Ellen Ostman on Sep 21, 2012 11:10am PDT

Sep 20 / 2012

No Fault Divorce - Part One

Posted By Posted by Ellen Ostman on Sep 20, 2012 11:05am PDT

Sep 19 / 2012

Separation Agreements

Posted By Posted by Kelly Tobaygo on Sep 19, 2012 7:10am PDT

Sep 18 / 2012

Can I seek an Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence against a family member?

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Sep 18, 2012 11:00am PDT

Sep 14 / 2012

Custody Orders From Other States

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Sep 14, 2012 8:40am PDT

Sep 12 / 2012

Use of Husband's Private Airplane

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Sep 12, 2012 7:20am PDT

Sep 11 / 2012

Best Interest Factor #4: Stability

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Sep 11, 2012 6:25am PDT

Sep 10 / 2012

New HBO Documentary About Divorce

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Sep 10, 2012 8:50am PDT

Aug 29 / 2012

Implementation of the Federal Income Withholding Order

Posted By Posted by Joanna Chapman on Aug 29, 2012 1:25pm PDT

Aug 27 / 2012

What constitutes a Substantial Change in Circumstances

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Aug 27, 2012 11:45am PDT

Aug 14 / 2012

Non-Probate Assets After Divorce

Posted By Posted by Kelly Tobaygo on Aug 14, 2012 1:59pm PDT

Aug 7 / 2012

Can I extend my Domestic Violence Injunction past the expiration date?

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Aug 7, 2012 3:00pm PDT

Aug 6 / 2012

Military Timesharing And Deployment

Posted By Posted by Garrett Riley on Aug 6, 2012 11:45am PDT

Aug 2 / 2012

Annulment of the New Arranged Marriage

Posted By Posted by Kim Byrd on Aug 2, 2012 7:29am PDT

Jul 20 / 2012

Best Interest Factor #3: Needs of Children versus Needs of Parents

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Jul 20, 2012 1:29pm PDT

Jul 9 / 2012

Additional Judge Assigned to East Hillsborough County Family Law Cases

Posted By Posted by Joanna Chapman on Jul 9, 2012 10:50am PDT

Jul 3 / 2012

DOMA Ruled Unconstitutional

Posted By Posted by Kim Byrd on Jul 3, 2012 12:05pm PDT

Jun 26 / 2012

What Constitutes Dissipation of Assets

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Jun 26, 2012 10:50am PDT

Jun 19 / 2012

The Frightening Reality of Domestic Violence Homicide

Posted By Posted by Joanna Chapman on Jun 19, 2012 9:19am PDT

May 24 / 2012

Til Death Do You Part

Posted By Posted by Kim Byrd on May 24, 2012 10:35am PDT

May 14 / 2012

Limitations on Timesharing are Rare and Usually Temporary

Posted By Posted by Kim Byrd on May 14, 2012 1:30pm PDT

May 10 / 2012

Best Interest Factor #2: Dividing Parental Responsibilities

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on May 10, 2012 11:40am PDT

May 7 / 2012

Hearsay in Family Court

Posted By Posted by Joanna Chapman on May 7, 2012 11:50am PDT

May 3 / 2012

Transferring Timesharing in Military Divorces

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on May 3, 2012 11:45am PDT

Apr 26 / 2012

Islamic Custom at a Crossroads with Florida law

Posted By Posted by Joanna Chapman on Apr 26, 2012 11:35am PDT

Apr 25 / 2012

Deion Sanders Divorce Turns Ugly

Posted By Posted by Christian Givens on Apr 25, 2012 9:00am PDT

Apr 23 / 2012

Best Interest Factor #1: Encouraging a Relationship with the Child and Other Parent

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Apr 23, 2012 11:30am PDT

Mar 28 / 2012

England and Wales May Catch Up with the New World

Posted By Posted by Christian Givens on Mar 28, 2012 1:20pm PDT

Feb 7 / 2012

Will I Have To Purchase A Life Insurance Policy To Secure My Child Support Obligation?

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Feb 7, 2012 1:40pm PST

Jan 19 / 2012

Divorce Can Take Time

Posted By Posted by Kim Byrd on Jan 19, 2012 1:35pm PST

Jan 17 / 2012

I Don't Believe In Vaccinating My Child, Will A Court Use That Against Me?

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Jan 17, 2012 12:30pm PST

Dec 9 / 2011

Recent Relocation Decisions

Posted By Posted by Kim Byrd on Dec 9, 2011 8:10am PST

Dec 5 / 2011

Are You Entitled to Equal Timesharing?

Posted By Posted by Kim Byrd on Dec 5, 2011 3:00pm PST

Nov 7 / 2011

Together Can Be Cheaper Than Apart

Posted By Posted by Joanna Chapman on Nov 7, 2011 7:15am PST

Nov 3 / 2011

Your Marital Settlement Agreement is a Contract

Posted By Posted by Kim Byrd on Nov 3, 2011 2:00pm PDT

Oct 31 / 2011

Passive Appreciation of Nonmarital Property

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Oct 31, 2011 6:35am PDT

Oct 27 / 2011

Who Claims the Dependency Exemption After a Divorce?

Posted By Posted by Ellen Ostman on Oct 27, 2011 7:15am PDT

Oct 20 / 2011

Alimony or No Alimony? That is the Question.

Posted By Posted by Kim Byrd on Oct 20, 2011 3:45pm PDT

Oct 17 / 2011

Attorney's Fees and the PreNup

Posted By Posted by Kim Byrd on Oct 17, 2011 3:40pm PDT

Sep 30 / 2011

The LGBT Family Law Institute

Posted By Posted by Kim Byrd on Sep 30, 2011 1:56pm PDT

Sep 26 / 2011

What Does "Right of First Refusal" Mean?

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Sep 26, 2011 5:40am PDT

Sep 22 / 2011

Mortgage Foreclosures and Divorce

Posted By Posted by Garrett Riley on Sep 22, 2011 11:14am PDT

Aug 8 / 2011

Deposition Rule #13 for Florida Divorce

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Aug 8, 2011 11:16am PDT

Jul 12 / 2011

The Law Is Rarely Sentimental, So Beware

Posted By Posted by Ellen Ostman on Jul 12, 2011 9:25am PDT

Jul 5 / 2011

Financial Planning for After Your Divorce

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Jul 5, 2011 8:40am PDT

Jun 30 / 2011

Facebook and Divorce

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Jun 30, 2011 8:20am PDT

Jun 28 / 2011

Relocation and Raulerson

Posted By Posted by Garrett Riley on Jun 28, 2011 8:20am PDT

Jun 23 / 2011

Deposition Rule #12 for Florida Divorce

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Jun 23, 2011 8:15am PDT

Jun 21 / 2011

Getting an Interest in Your Spouse's Non-marital Property in a Florida Divorce

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Jun 21, 2011 8:10am PDT

Jun 14 / 2011

Suing your Spouse for Negligent or Intentional Acts

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Jun 14, 2011 8:00am PDT

Jun 9 / 2011

Deposition Rule #10 for Florida Divorce

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Jun 9, 2011 7:40am PDT

Jun 6 / 2011

Cooperating with Providing Financial Information in your Florida Divorce or Paternity Case

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Jun 6, 2011 3:11pm PDT

May 5 / 2011

Deposition Rule #9 for Florida Divorce

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on May 5, 2011 5:30am PDT

May 3 / 2011

What Is "Discovery" In My Florida Divorce Or Paternity Case?

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on May 3, 2011 5:18am PDT

Apr 15 / 2011

Deposition Rule #8 for Florida Divorce

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Apr 15, 2011 3:20am PDT

Apr 11 / 2011

Deposition Rule #7 for Florida Divorce

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Apr 11, 2011 7:10am PDT

Apr 8 / 2011

Fighting Over the Homestead Exemption

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Apr 8, 2011 12:50am PDT

Apr 6 / 2011

Deposition Rule #6 for Florida Divorce

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Apr 6, 2011 5:40am PDT

Apr 4 / 2011

Use of a Mental Health Professional to Assist in a Collaborative Divorce

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Apr 4, 2011 12:30am PDT

Mar 30 / 2011

Deposition Rule #5 for Florida Divorce

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Mar 30, 2011 3:40am PDT

Mar 25 / 2011

Deposition Rule #4 for Florida Divorce

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Mar 25, 2011 9:15am PDT

Mar 23 / 2011

Keeping a Journal in Your Florida Divorce

Posted By Posted by Ellen D. Ostman on Mar 23, 2011 9:00am PDT

Mar 21 / 2011

Deposition Rule #3 for Florida Divorce

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Mar 21, 2011 6:00am PDT

Mar 18 / 2011

Do I Have to Wait Until My Florida Divorce is Over Before Getting My Property?

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Mar 18, 2011 4:15am PDT

Mar 16 / 2011

Deposition Rule #2 for Florida Divorce

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Mar 16, 2011 5:25am PDT

Mar 14 / 2011

Do I Have to Pay Federal Income Tax on the Alimony I Receive in a Florida Divorce?

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Mar 14, 2011 6:40am PDT

Mar 11 / 2011

Deposition Rule #1 for Florida Divorce

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Mar 11, 2011 6:30am PST

Mar 9 / 2011

What if I Refuse to Provide All Those Documents and Answer All Those Questions in My Florida Divorce?

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Mar 9, 2011 8:10am PST

Mar 7 / 2011

Do I Give Up My Share of My Spouse's Retirement If I Had an Affair?

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Mar 7, 2011 5:50am PST

Mar 4 / 2011

Do You Lose Your Florida Alimony When You Move In With Someone?

Posted By Posted by O. Kim Byrd on Mar 4, 2011 1:55am PST

Mar 4 / 2011

What Happens at a Deposition?

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Mar 4, 2011 6:14am PST

Mar 2 / 2011

Addressing Visitation or Time Sharing in Your Parenting Plan

Posted By Posted by O. Kim Byrd on Mar 2, 2011 10:15am PST

Feb 28 / 2011

Can I Get More Alimony After My Divorce is Entered?

Posted By Posted by Robert Sparks on Feb 28, 2011 9:00am PST

Feb 25 / 2011

Do I Have To Pay To Fly In Out Of State Witnesses For My Family Law Trial?

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Feb 25, 2011 5:45am PST

Feb 23 / 2011

Steps To Take If You Have Just Moved To Florida With Your Child

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Feb 23, 2011 5:35am PST

Feb 21 / 2011

If You Think Your Child Will Be Abducted Or Harmed By The Other Parent

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Feb 21, 2011 5:15am PST

Feb 18 / 2011

Divorce in a Down Real Estate Market

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Feb 18, 2011 5:05am PST

Feb 16 / 2011

Can You Get More Alimony After Your Divorce is Entered?

Posted By Posted by Robert Sparks on Feb 16, 2011 6:35am PST

Feb 14 / 2011

Family Law and Contract Law

Posted By Posted by Garrett Riley on Feb 14, 2011 5:55pm PST

Feb 11 / 2011

Is My Unused Sick leave and Vacation Time a Marital Asset?

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Feb 11, 2011 5:40pm PST

Feb 9 / 2011

License To Wed

Posted By Posted by Garrett Riley on Feb 9, 2011 8:35am PST

Feb 7 / 2011

What Date Does The Court Use In Determining The Value Of Assets In A Florida Divorce?

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Feb 7, 2011 8:00am PST

Feb 4 / 2011

Can A Florida Divorce Court Order One Spouse To Pay Another's Health Insurance After The Divorce?

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Feb 4, 2011 7:40am PST

Feb 2 / 2011

Do I Have To Wait Until My Spouse Retires To Receive Some Of The Pension?

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Feb 2, 2011 7:35am PST

Jan 31 / 2011

Do The Courts Strictly Follow The Child Support Guidelines In A Florida Child Support Case?

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Jan 31, 2011 7:20am PST

Jan 28 / 2011

Bringing Your Child To Court In Your Child Custody Case

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Jan 28, 2011 7:15am PST

Jan 26 / 2011

What Is "Discovery" In A Florida Divorce?

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Jan 26, 2011 6:40am PST

Jan 24 / 2011

I Think My Spouse Is Going To Hide Our Money

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Jan 24, 2011 12:30pm PST

Jan 21 / 2011

Can A Florida Court Decide Child Custody In A Case Involving Members Of An Indian Tribe?

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Jan 21, 2011 12:35pm PST

Jan 20 / 2011

What If My Spouse Has Wasted Our Money?

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Jan 20, 2011 12:22pm PST

Jan 6 / 2011

Changes in Alimony That Will Affect Florida Divorces

Posted By Posted by Robert Sparks on Jan 6, 2011 7:04am PST

Dec 29 / 2010

Will My Child Be Able to Testify?

Posted By Posted by Robert Sparks on Dec 29, 2010 6:45am PST

Dec 22 / 2010

Can I Modify My Out of State Divorce Agreement in Florida?

Posted By Posted by Chris Givens on Dec 22, 2010 6:10am PST

Dec 21 / 2010

Do I Need A Forensic Accountant?

Posted By Posted by Robert Sparks on Dec 21, 2010 5:53am PST

Dec 20 / 2010

My Ex Got a Raise, Can I Modify Alimony?

Posted By Posted by Chris Givens on Dec 20, 2010 3:00pm PST

Dec 14 / 2010

What Happens if we Cannot Agree on a Timesharing Schedule?

Posted By Posted by Robert Sparks on Dec 14, 2010 7:16am PST

Dec 9 / 2010

Does it Matter When I File for Divorce?

Posted By Posted by Garrett Riley on Dec 9, 2010 6:10am PST

Dec 7 / 2010

My Former Spouse Isn't Following the Terms of our Divorce Agreement

Posted By Posted by Robert Sparks on Dec 7, 2010 1:40pm PST

Nov 26 / 2010

Ten Things to Consider Before Filing for Divorce: Part II

Posted By Posted by Chris Givens on Nov 26, 2010 1:45pm PST

Nov 24 / 2010

Ten Things to Consider Before Filing for Divorce: Part I

Posted By Posted by Chris Givens on Nov 24, 2010 1:45pm PST

Nov 23 / 2010

Will My Spouse Have to Pay for My Divorce?

Posted By Posted by Robert Sparks on Nov 23, 2010 5:18pm PST

Nov 17 / 2010

What is the Harm if I Remain on the Mortgage After the Divorce?

Posted By Posted by Robert Sparks on Nov 17, 2010 6:47am PST

Nov 15 / 2010

Child Support: Support of Other Children

Posted By Posted by Garrett Riley on Nov 15, 2010 10:51am PST

Nov 12 / 2010

What is a Case Management Conference?

Posted By Posted by Robert Sparks on Nov 12, 2010 5:54am PST

Nov 9 / 2010

Is it Necessary to Prepare for Mediation?

Posted By Posted by Robert Sparks on Nov 9, 2010 7:00pm PST

Nov 8 / 2010

Can I Get a Divorce if my Spouse Lives in Another State?

Posted By Posted by Robert Sparks on Nov 8, 2010 5:52am PST

Nov 5 / 2010

What Happens to Joint Credit Cards After My Divorce?

Posted By Posted by Chris Givens on Nov 5, 2010 7:07am PDT

Nov 4 / 2010

Child Support Changes

Posted By Posted by Garrett Riley on Nov 4, 2010 6:23am PDT

Nov 3 / 2010

What About the Home I Owned Prior to Getting Married?

Posted By Posted by Chris Givens on Nov 3, 2010 1:36pm PDT

Oct 28 / 2010

Do I Need an Attorney for a Domestic Violence Hearing?

Posted By Posted by Robert Sparks on Oct 28, 2010 2:16pm PDT

Oct 26 / 2010

How Else Can I Get What I Am Owed?

Posted By Posted by Ellen Ostman on Oct 26, 2010 12:55pm PDT

Sep 15 / 2010

Is My Divorce Confidential?

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Sep 15, 2010 9:42am PDT

Sep 13 / 2010

Divorce vs. Annulment

Posted By Posted by Ellen Ostman on Sep 13, 2010 2:20pm PDT

Aug 18 / 2010

Will My Children Have to Testify in Court?

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Aug 18, 2010 8:31am PDT

Aug 4 / 2010

An Argument For Hiring Experts in Your Divorce Case

Posted By Posted by Ellen Ostman on Aug 4, 2010 6:48am PDT

Jul 28 / 2010

Can I Record My Telephone Calls with my Spouse?

Posted By Posted by Damien McKinney on Jul 28, 2010 2:43pm PDT

Jul 27 / 2010

Christmas in July

Posted By Posted by Ellen Ostman on Jul 27, 2010 10:36am PDT

Jul 26 / 2010

New Law Affecting Child Support

Posted By Posted by Chris Givens on Jul 26, 2010 7:18am PDT

Jul 23 / 2010

Durational Alimony in Florida Divorces

Posted By Posted by Chris Givens on Jul 23, 2010 6:20am PDT

Jul 22 / 2010

What if I Have Lost Contact With My Spouse?

Posted By Posted by Garrett Riley on Jul 22, 2010 9:56am PDT

Jul 21 / 2010

Imputation of Income in Florida Family Law Cases

Posted By Posted by Chris Givens on Jul 21, 2010 2:31pm PDT

Jul 19 / 2010

When Does Child Support End?

Posted By Posted by Chris Givens on Jul 19, 2010 6:57am PDT

Apr 12 / 2010

How Does the Cost of Childcare Affect Florida Child Support?

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Apr 12, 2010 7:14am PDT

Apr 5 / 2010

What Reduces Your Income for Child Support in Florida?

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Apr 5, 2010 7:38am PDT

Mar 31 / 2010

Parenting Courses in a Florida Divorce

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Mar 31, 2010 6:41am PDT

Mar 3 / 2010

How Much is My Divorce Going to Cost?

Posted By Posted by Robert Sparks on Mar 3, 2010 12:22pm PST

Mar 1 / 2010

What Happens if I Have to Move Away, and My Child Remains With My Ex?

Posted By Posted by Christian Givens on Mar 1, 2010 7:20am PST

Feb 24 / 2010

Will the Court Temporarily Modify My Timesharing and Child Support Due to My Military Service?

Posted By Posted by Christian Givens on Feb 24, 2010 7:05am PST

Jan 27 / 2010

How Should I Respond to the Allegations in My Spouse's Petition for Dissolution of Marriage

Posted By Posted by Robert Sparks on Jan 27, 2010 6:35am PST

Jan 22 / 2010

What are Your Custody Options?

Posted By Posted by Robert Sparks on Jan 22, 2010 10:30am PST

Jan 20 / 2010

How Do You Get Setoffs or Credits Upon Sale of the Marital Home in a Florida Divorce?

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Jan 20, 2010 6:29am PST

Jan 18 / 2010

Who Will Make the Decisions Regarding the Children in a Florida Divorce?

Posted By Posted by Robert Sparks on Jan 18, 2010 8:47am PST

Jan 13 / 2010

What is a Marital Settlement Agreement in a Florida Divorce?

Posted By Posted by Robert Sparks on Jan 13, 2010 7:24am PST

Jan 11 / 2010

What is a Parenting Plan in a Florida Divorce?

Posted By Posted by Robert Sparks on Jan 11, 2010 5:55am PST

Dec 2 / 2009

The Effect of the Recession on a Florida Divorce

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Dec 2, 2009 11:22am PST

Oct 16 / 2009

Should You Settle Your Florida Divorce Case?

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Oct 16, 2009 1:04pm PDT

Oct 13 / 2009

Do I Need to Stay in the Home During My Florida Divorce?

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Oct 13, 2009 10:54am PDT

Aug 20 / 2009

Do I Need an Accountant to Help My Florida Divorce Lawyer?

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Aug 20, 2009 7:00pm PDT

Aug 14 / 2009

When Is It Time To Talk To A Lawyer About The Law Of Divorce?

Posted By Posted by Stann Givens on Aug 14, 2009 11:44am PDT

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