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Does Domestic Violence Affect a Divorce Settlement in Florida?

By Sean Smallwood |

TL;DR Domestic violence can impact child custody, alimony, and even property division during a Florida divorce. Judges prioritize the child’s safety—evidence or convictions of DV often lead to sole custody for the non-abusive parent. DV may influence alimony if abuse affects a spouse’s health, income, or ability to work. Property division remains equitable, but… Read More »

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5 Orlando Divorce Statistics You Never Knew

By Sean Smallwood |

TL;DR Orlando has a divorce rate of over 13%, which is higher than the national average of 10%. Several Florida cities, including Orlando, rank high for divorce rates, with Panama City at the top. From 2010 to 2013, most Florida cities saw an increase in divorce rates, except for Tampa. Orlando has a significant… Read More »

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Dividing Retirement Accounts In Divorce

By Sean Smallwood |

You Worked Hard For Your Retirement But What Happens To It In A Divorce? A very common issue that divorce attorneys deal with in their divorce cases is where one or both parties to the divorce case have a pension, 401k, or other type of retirement account. It is well settled in Florida divorce… Read More »

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The Effect Of Divorce on Younger Children Versus Adolecents

By Sean Smallwood |

The Effects of Divorce On Children Can Differ Between Younger and Older Children And Divorcing Parents Need To Be Aware Of Children’s Needs Most contested dissolution cases that divorce attorneys deal with include minor children where the kids are the main issue of contention. The age range for children experiencing divorce ranges from infant… Read More »

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Residency Requirements For Filing For Divorce

By Sean Smallwood |

Before A Person Hires A Divorce Attorney And Files For Divorce They Need To Prove That They Are Residents Of The State; Here Is The How And Why A very common question that divorce attorneys ask their clients prior to filing the divorce is where they’ve lived for the past six months or if… Read More »

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Who Is The Best Divorce Attorney In Orlando, Florida

By Sean Smallwood |

Who Is The Best Attorney For Divorce In Orlando, FL? This is a question that many people have as they begin their search for an attorney to represent them in their family law or divorce litigation. Some would assume that the best attorney would naturally be the most expensive and this is sometimes true…. Read More »

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Difference Between Uncontested and Contested Divorce

By Sean Smallwood |

There are Two Main Types Of Divorce That Attorneys Deal With Everyone is at least somewhat familiar with the term divorce and that it marks the end of a marital relationship. What most people do not know is that there are different types of divorce which are dependent on the facts of a person’s… Read More »

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