Few experiences in life are as difficult as divorce. Many well-intentioned friends and family members want to help their loved one during their divorce journey but are unsure of how. The attorneys at Troy Legal have assembled the following suggestions for those looking to help a loved one through their divorce: Listen More, Talk Less […]
On television shows and in movies divorce cases are heard in a packed courtroom, countless witnesses are called to the stand, and exhibit after exhibit of evidence is presented to the judge. This image can cause divorce seekers to have an erroneous impression of how a divorce typically works. In real life, the overwhelming majority […]
“How long will my divorce take?” is one of the questions that we hear most often from our clients seeking a dissolution of their marriage. The answer varies based on the circumstances of each particular divorce. Florida is a no-fault divorce state. This means that if a spouse wants a divorce, they do not have […]
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Nobody who marries plans to divorce, but sadly, it happens all the time. Not surprisingly, more and more couples are choosing to enter into pre- and postnuptial agreements. These agreements historically have been viewed as the purview of the rich and famous, like Bill and Melinda Gates. However, they are a smart way for couples […]
You’re having a familiar sense of dread: it’s Friday at 5:00 PM and your son is having a meltdown. Your ex is due to pick him up for their weekly visitation and he is refusing to go yet again. Can you relate to this scenario? How can you fulfill your duty to your son but […]
Potential Broad Changes to Florida Alimony and Time-Sharing Legislation Two bills being proposed in this year’s state legislative session may have significant effects on alimony awards and child timesharing plans of divorcing couples. The bills, HB 1559 and SB 1922, are the latest iteration of similar bills that have been introduced and failed to pass […]
Important Considerations Before Representing Yourself in Family Court When you need to make a legal change to your family situation, you may need to appear in family court. People appear in family court for divorce, annulment, paternity, child support, custody, adoption, name changes, and termination of parental rights, just to name a few[1]. Some people […]
A simple divorce can be a tumultuous, painful, and stressful experience. But a simple divorce can become complicated if you think your spouse is concealing assets. If this is the case, you will need a strong dose of patience, and an experienced marital attorney, and the following information. How is property divided in a divorce? […]
Alimony is the payment made from one spouse to another during and/or after a divorce. Alimony was created to ensure that neither spouse would become destitute after the divorce. While a portion of alimony cases continue in that vein, many alimony cases today are focused on allowing each divorcing spouse to be able to continue […]
According to the article, “Family Law: Social Media Evidence In Divorce Cases”, in the National Law Review[1], social media including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter posts as well as direct messaging are admissible (and potentially condemning) as evidence in divorce cases in Florida and many other states. The study mentioned in the article found that: More […]
The last few months have been tumultuous for our country. The pandemic has sickened millions of people, rattled our economy, and changed the way of life we have been accustomed to — at least for now. Business closures and unemployment have climbed sharply throughout the country; and the South Florida landscape has been no different. […]
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