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Agreements

Attention Engaged-to-be-Marrieds - A Novel Approach to the Prenuptial Agreement by Diane L. Danois, J.D.

Thinking about the “What Ifs” When Drafting a Prenuptial Agreement by Diane L. Danois, J.D.

Cancellation of a Settlement Agreement by Donald G. Criscuolo, Esq.

Enforcement of a Settlement Agreement by Donald G. Criscuolo, Esq.

Tools for a Successful Florida Child Custody Agreement by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Attorney/Client Relationship

Should I Hire a Florida Family Law Attorney? by Lori Barkus, Esq.

Your Florida Divorce Lawyer Should Have an Answering Service So You Get 24 Hour Service by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

How Florida Divorce Lawyers Save Their Clients Money by Using Paralegals by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Do I Need an Accountant to Help My Florida Divorce Lawyer? by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Don’t Pay Non-Refundable Retainer Fees in Your Florida Divorce by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

What to Ask at the Initial Consultation with Your Florida Divorce Attorney by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

How Do I Prepare for the Initial Consultation with a Florida Divorce Lawyer? by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Don’t Waste Your Money on Your Florida Divorce Lawyer! by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Only Hire a Board Certified Florida Divorce Attorney by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Flat Fee Divorce by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Child Custody & Visitation

From Custody to Time-Sharing - The Evolution of Florida’s Laws Concerning Children and Divorce by Robert L. Peters, Jr., Esq.

You Can’t Split the Baby, But You Can Split the Holidays by Robin Roshkind, Esq.

Military Divorce Child Custody & Child Relocation by Christian Denmon, Esq.

Paternity by Donald G. Criscuolo, Esq.

Visitation by Donald G. Criscuolo, Esq.

Relocation by Donald G. Criscuolo, Esq.

Grandparents’ Rights by Donald G. Criscuolo, Esq.

Child Custody by Donald G. Criscuolo, Esq.

When a Surety Bond is Posted in a Florida Child Custody Case? by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

How is a Child Custody Determination From Another Country Treated in Florida? by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Powers and Authority of a Guardian Ad Litem in a Florida Divorce by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

What Are the Qualifications to be a Florida Guardian Ad Litem? by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Will a Florida Child Custody Order be Followed by Other States? by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Removal of a Child from the State in a Florida Child Custody Case by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

How Can a Guardian Ad Litem Help in a Florida Divorce? by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Parent Coordinators in Florida Divorces by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Modification of Child Custody/Visitation by Donald G. Criscuolo, Esq.

Child Custody in Florida by Donald G. Criscuolo, Esq.

Winning Child Custody in a Florida Divorce or Paternity Case by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Can I Keep My Foreign Citizen Spouse from Taking Our Child Out of the Country in My Florida Divorce? by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Mental Health Experts in Child Custody Cases by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Can I Just Move Away From Here With My Kids? by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Relocation and Time-Sharing by Charles E. Willmott, Esq.

Child Support

Calculating Military Divorce Child Support by Christian Denmon, Esq.

How To Calculate Florida Child Support by Christian Denmon, Esq.

Child Support in Florida by Donald G. Criscuolo, Esq.

Florida Child Support Guidelines and Seasonal Income Variations by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

How Are the Child Support Guidelines in Florida Affected by Tuition Costs? by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

I Can’t Afford to Support My Elderly Parent and Pay Florida Child Support by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Deviations from the Florida Child Support Guidelines by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Deviations From the Florida Child Support Guidelines As to Medical Expenses by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

How Does the Cost of Childcare Affect Florida Child Support? by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

How Does the Cost of My Children’s Health Insurance Affect Florida Child Support? by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

How Do I Make the Other Parent Pay Child Support? by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

What Reduces Your Income for Child Support in Florida? by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

What Counts As Income For Child Support in Florida? by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Using the Motion for Contempt to Collect Child Support by Howard Iken, Esq.

What If I Don’t Collect Florida Child Support Owed Before My Child Turns 18? by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

What Can the Court Do If Child Support or Alimony is Not Paid in a Florida Divorce or Paternity Case? by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Does Failure to Pay Child Support Affect My Credit Report? by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Enforcement of a Support Order by Howard Iken, Esq.

About Florida Child Support by Donald G. Criscuolo, Esq.

Calculating Florida Child Support -Starting with the Basics by Steven A. Leitman, Esq.

How is Child Support Calculated in a Florida Divorce? by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Florida Law - When Can Child Support Awards Be Modified? by Tina L. Lewert, Esq.

Florida Child Support Guidelines Update and Current Trends 2004 by Michael L. Hastings, Esq.

Florida Child Support by Arnie Gruskin, Esq.

Collaborative Law

Collaborative Law Vs. Mediation by The Llabona Law Group, P.A.

What is a Collaborative Florida Divorce? by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Florida Divorce Alternatives by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

The New Trend? Collaborative Divorce In Florida by Justin Ziegler, Esq.

Counseling

Adjusting to Divorce by Dr. Percy Rickets, LMHC, NCC

Discovering Our Purpose - With the Help of a Coach by Diana E. Rosen, M.S.

My Next Amazing Life - Life Altering Decisions by Diana E. Rosen, M.S.

The Difference Between a Good Argument and a Bad Argument by Brooke Deratany Goldfarb, Esq.

Seeing a Therapist During Your Divorce by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Divorce and Your Emotional Needs - What You Should Know to Survive Your Divorce by Deborah Hecker, Ph.D.

The Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Frustration, Grief, Guilt, Regret, Sadness, and Stress of a Divorce in Florida by Robin Roshkind, Esq.

Life after Divorce - How Coaching Can Help Men Rebuild Their Lives by James N. Kraut, Psy.D.

Children and Divorce by Howard Raab , Esq.

Love Is Never A Mistake by Brooke Deratany Goldfarb, Esq.

Divorce - General, Laws and Process

Self-Represented Strategies: A Guide to Limited Representation in Divorce by Lori Barkus, Esq.

Debunking Divorce Myths by Lori Barkus, Esq.

“Wed-locked” - Florida Judge Refuses to Grant Uncontested Same Sex Divorce by Robert L. Peters, Jr., Esq.

Are More Divorces to Come? As the Economy Continues to Recover, Many Predict the Divorce Rate Will Climb by Robert L. Peters, Jr., Esq.

The Pros and Cons of an Uncontested Divorce in Florida by Robert L. Peters, Jr., Esq.

The Top 3 Mistakes Made By Florida Couples Seeking an Uncontested Divorce by Robert L. Peters, Jr., Esq.

How to Talk to Your Spouse about an Uncontested Divorce by Robert L. Peters, Jr., Esq.

Dealing with Divorce by Brian Rockwell, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, CDFA™

Planning Considerations of Divorcing Couples by Brian Rockwell, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, CDFA™

Ten Great Ideas for People Who Are Getting a Divorce by Steven R. Duhl, Esq.

Regaining Your Maiden Name After Divorce by Scott P. Davis, Esq.

Present Your Best Case to Avoid Litigating Your Divorce by Diane L. Danois, J.D.

Bad Marriages Get Worse During the Holidays by Robin Roshkind, Esq.

Fighting Over Money or Sex? by Robin Roshkind, Esq.

Pondering a Change of Surname by Samuel A. Mutch, JD, MCP, MPA

Child Abuse by Gale H. Moore, Esq. & Candace S. Preston, Esq.

Current Trends in Florida Family Law - Common Divorce Myths by Gale H. Moore, Esq. & Candace S. Preston, Esq.

Current Trends in Florida Family Law - The Children by Gale H. Moore, Esq. & Candace S. Preston, Esq.

Avoiding Costly Mistakes in Your Divorce by Diane L. Danois, JD, Mediator

Maintaining an Active Tempo in Your Divorce by Diane L. Danois, JD, Mediator

Military Divorce Issues To Consider by Christian Denmon, Esq.

Modification of Child Support or Alimony by Donald G. Criscuolo, Esq.

How Quickly Can I Get A Florida Divorce? by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

The Five Worst Mistakes to Make in a Divorce by Howard Iken, Esq.

Adultery and Other Marital Misconduct by Donald G. Criscuolo, Esq.

Why Can’t I Represent Myself in My Florida Divorce? by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Should You Settle Your Florida Divorce Case? by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Who Gets the College Fund in a Florida Divorce? by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Do I Need to Stay in the Home During My Florida Divorce? by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Do I Lose My Health Insurance in a Florida Divorce? by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Oh No! My Spouse’s Florida Divorce Lawyer Wants to Take My Deposition! by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Access to Your Child’s School Records After Divorce by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Can I Make My Spouse Pay for My Florida Divorce Lawyer? by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

What Do I Have to Prove in Order to Get a Florida Divorce? by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

How Soon Should You Speak to a Florida Divorce Lawyer? by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Badmouthing Your Divorcing Spouse to Your Children by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Dating During the Pendency of Your Florida Divorce by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Divorce (Dissolution) In Florida by Michael D. Stewart, Esq.

Changes To Florida Statutes by Andrew Smith, Esq.

What to Expect From a Divorce by Robin Roshkind, Esq.

Children Centered Divorce by James N. Kraut, Psy.D.

Deciding to Divorce by Howard Raab , Esq.

Divorce in Florida - Some Answers to Difficult Questions by Howard Raab , Esq.

Florida Uncontested & Contested Divorce by Arnie Gruskin, Esq.

Florida Divorce & Children by Arnie Gruskin, Esq.

Discovery - The Nitty Gritty by Arnie Gruskin, Esq.

What to Do if a Friend or Relative is Heading For a Florida Divorce by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Financial Planning

Tips for Organizing Your Finances Before Divorce by Lori Barkus, Esq.

Tips to Help You Rebound Financially After an Uncontested Divorce - Part II by Robert L. Peters, Jr., Esq.

Tips to Help You Rebound Financially After an Uncontested Divorce - Part I by Robert L. Peters, Jr., Esq.

Adjusting to Life Financially After a Divorce by Brian Rockwell, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, CDFA™

Divorce and Social Security by Brian B. Rockwell, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, CDFA™

Estate Planning After Divorce by Samuel A. Mutch, JD, MCP, MPA

There Are Tax Consequences to Alimony, But Not to Child Support by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Capital Gains Taxes in a Florida Divorce by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Developing a Budget for the Divorce Process by Randall R. Cooper, MBA, CFP®, CDFA™

Mediation

South Florida Mediation Without Attorneys by Lori Barkus, Esq.

Most Cases Settle But a Lot Don’t by Steven R. Duhl, Esq.

Mediation - What Is It? by Noel L. Miner, Esq.

Cost of Litigation versus Mediation in Family Law by Diane L. Danois, JD, Mediator

Mediation 101 by Christian Denmon, Esq.

Mediation by Donald G. Criscuolo, Esq.

Making Use of Mediation for Small Businesses by Noel Linke Miner, Mediator

Mediated Family Estate-Planning by Noel Linke Miner, Mediator

Mediation - What Is It? by Noel Linke Miner, Mediator

How Can Mediation Help in My Florida Divorce? by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Parenting

Co-Parenting Tips for the Holidays by Lori Barkus, Esq.

Tips for Equal Timesharing by Lori Barkus, Esq.

Parenting Courses in a Florida Divorce by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Parental Alienation in a Florida Divorce or Paternity Case by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Property Division

Uncontested Florida Divorce - The Division of Property by Robert L. Peters, Jr., Esq.

Asset Distribution Explained by Christian Denmon, Esq.

Who Gets the Home? by Christian Denmon, Esq.

Property Rights by Donald G. Criscuolo, Esq.

When I Get My Florida Divorce, Do I Get to Keep the Gifts? by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Can My Non-Marital Property be Taken From Me in a Florida Divorce? by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

What Property Gets Divided in a Florida Divorce? by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Dividing Pensions in a Florida Divorce by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Dividing Property 50/50 in a Florida Divorce by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Equitable Distribution in Florida Dissolution of Marriage by Michael D. Stewart, Esq.

Dividing Assets in Divorce, Percentage or Dollar Amount? by Randall R. Cooper, MBA, CFP®, CDFA™

Distribution of Property in a Divorce: What Do I Stand to Lose? by Tina L. Lewert, Esq.

Discovery - Dividing IRAs Upon Divorce by Brian B. Rockwell, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, CDFA™

Spousal Support

Will I Receive Alimony in My Uncontested Florida Divorce? by Robert L. Peters, Jr., Esq.

Florida Alimony by Donald G. Criscuolo, Esq.

The Changing World of Alimony by Joel H. Feldman, Esq.

A New Type of Alimony in the State of Florida - Durational Alimony by Gary E. Williams, Esq.

Does Alimony End In A Florida Divorce If A Spouse Remarries or Lives With Someone? by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Alimony in Florida by Donald G. Criscuolo, Esq.

Florida Transitional Alimony by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Rehabilitative Alimony in Florida by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

What Is Alimony? by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Florida Permanent Periodic Alimony Factors by Stann W. Givens, Esq.

Florida Law Update - Alimony and Cohabitation by Tina L. Lewert, Esq.

Alimony Laws in Florida by Arnie Gruskin, Esq.