Tag Archives: Florida Divorce Process
What To Expect In Your First Consultation With A Divorce Attorney
Contemplating the breakup of a marriage can be devastating emotionally, in addition to having serious financial consequences. It is common to have numerous unanswered questions regarding the details involved, particularly as they relate to any children you have or property you own. At the Vanessa L. Prieto Law Offices, LLC, we understand the stress… Read More »
Uncovering Financial Fraud During Your Divorce
During any type of divorce proceeding, one of the most important decisions that will be made concerns dividing the property accumulated during the marriage. Whether you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse own a lot or a little, obtaining your fair share of the value for real estate, material possessions, and financial accounts is key to… Read More »
Dealing With Your In-Laws During and After Your Divorce
While in-laws often get a bad rap on television shows and in movies, many of us end up forming close, loving bonds with our spouse’s family. When you are going through a separation and are considering filing for a divorce, these relationships can easily become strained and awkward. During divorce proceedings and after your… Read More »
10 Ways To Take Care Of Yourself When Going Through A Divorce
The breakup of a marriage is a painful and often traumatic process, even when both parties agree on the terms. Your living situation has changed, as have relationships with friends and family members, while your financial future may be unsure. When filing for divorce and going through the accompanying proceedings, it is easy to… Read More »
Study Shows People Who Watch Porn Twice as Likely to Get Divorced
A new study presented at the American Sociological Association suggests that married people who start watching porn separately are twice as likely to divorce in the future as those who don’t. The married women who started watching porn were as much as three times as likely to divorce. If a married woman stopped watching… Read More »
Study Shows Divorce May Actually Benefit Your Child
Historically, most researchers have found that children of divorce are more likely to get divorced themselves than those of intact marriages. However, a recent study may indicate otherwise. A recent study published in Marriage & Family Review looked more closely at the level of conflict in children’s families, rather than whether their parents divorced,… Read More »
Insurance Issues to Be Aware of Following Divorce
Insurance is an important part of life, and your needs with respect to insurance may change dramatically after your divorce becomes final. While insurance issues are unlikely to be at the forefront of your mind during your divorce, they are something that you need to consider how you will handle in your post-divorce life…. Read More »
Divorce and Your Credit
Divorce is often a devastating blow not only to an individual’s credit score, but also to his or her financial situation in general. Disputes between spouses as to who should pay debts, a loss of household income due to a spouse moving out, and an inability to afford to pay bills that formerly were… Read More »
How Can I Get Divorced if I Can’t Afford to Pay an Attorney?
One major fear that many people have when facing divorce proceedings is the costs of retaining and paying a divorce attorney, which can ultimately result in thousands of dollars in attorney’s fees. Especially for a spouse who traditionally has not worked during the marriage or who makes a much lower income than the other… Read More »
What is a Simplified Dissolution of Marriage Under Florida Law?
Florida has developed a simplified dissolution of marriage process that is designed to help eligible couples avoid some of the protracted litigation that often comes with filing for divorce. When individuals meet certain conditions and agree on all issues related to their divorce, Florida law allows them to undergo a simplified process in order… Read More »