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Monthly Archives: March 2019

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Frequently Asked Questions About Parenting Plans in Florida

By Sean Smallwood |

A lot of people who have recently gotten divorced put on a smile and talk about what a relief it is to be rid of an unwanted spouse.  A recently divorced man’s friends may congratulate him on finally being free of the old ball and chain, while a recently divorced woman may excitedly tell… Read More »

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Beyond DNA Tests: Establishing Paternity in Florida

By Sean Smallwood |

Paternity Establishment For Unmarried Parents You might imagine that the stories Florida family lawyers hear about paternity cases resemble those paternity test-themed episodes that were so popular on daytime television talk shows in the 90s when DNA paternity testing first became widespread. However, there is much more to paternity law than what you see… Read More »

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Adventures in Alimony: Tales from Florida Case Law

By Sean Smallwood |

In the old days, alimony was a popular subject for aspiring stand-up comedians at local comedy clubs.  More recently, it has become a topic for vitriolic blog posts in the less benign corners of the Internet.  Then and now, alimony remains misunderstood.  What really happens in the courtroom where a judge decides that you… Read More »

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Prenuptial Agreements: Myths and Facts

By Sean Smallwood |

Magazines about weddings often contain articles about potentially contentious issues that couples should discuss early in their marriage, or even before taking their marriage vows.  Almost everyone, from magazine editors in the wedding industry to your long-married elderly aunt can agree that you can avoid many conflicts if you and your spouse can agree… Read More »

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What is permanent alimony and when is it appropriate?

By Sean Smallwood |

In the state of Florida when two people are getting divorced and they have been married for longer than 14 years there is a presumption in favor of permanent alimony. Whenever a claim for permanent alimony is sought by a spouse and their divorce attorney the level of conflict in the case usually escalates… Read More »

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Financial Discovery in Divorce Litigation

By Sean Smallwood |

In every divorce case that moves through the court system, the parties to the divorce must submit certain minimum mandatory financial discovery documentation either to the court or to the opposing party or their divorce attorney. The purpose of this exchange of discovery is to ensure that everybody is being honest about their income,… Read More »

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What Is an Uncontested Divorce?

By Sean Smallwood |

We have all heard the stories of the divorce that lasted for multiple years, costs thousands and thousands of dollars, and destroyed the lives of the parties in the case. But, is that the story of every divorce? The answer is no, in fact, many divorces are accomplished every day in a peaceful and… Read More »

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