Blog Posts in 2012

All About Equitable Distribution

In the United States, each state controls how property is divided between couples during divorce. Currently, the division of property is guided by one of two principles: community property or equitable distribution. Only nine states use the community property theory, which asserts that all property acquired during marriage is divided equally in a divorce: Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, ...

What is a Parenting Plan?

In 2008, Florida’s family laws changed the face of custody. Common terminology turned from child custody and visitation to timesharing and parenting plans. Additionally, the Court no longer awards primary custody to one parent or the other. Instead, the Court awards timesharing to both parents, which are then broken down into a percentage of overnights per parent. Parenting plans delineate: Where ...

How Your Family Lawyer Can Help You

Family law is a focused practice area that demands particular attention to statutes and to morals and the human condition. Attorneys who practice family law are more often and called upon to act beyond their role as legal advisors — they frequently serve as advocates, confidants, life counselors. Due to the nature of divorce and family law cases, family law practitioners gain more than just ...

Take Your Time When Searching for a Family Lawyer

Take Your Time When Searching for a Family Lawyer Many individuals who are faced with the prospect of divorce simply want to get the process over with quickly. It can be tempting to file for divorce yourself or pick the first family lawyer you can find on the Internet to handle your divorce case. A do-it-yourself divorce rarely works as a lasting solution, so it is wise to seek a seasoned divorce ...