Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Decoding the Florida Divorce Laws

The worst mistake a couple can make during a divorce is to fight over their children, assets, and other issues. If the couple chooses to ignore the advice and invaluable input of a diligent divorce attorney they are most likely to find themselves in a tough spot. Endless fights during a divorce can mean a lot to the family’s savings, assets, and income. Some couples are forced to exhaust their savings and income and even sell their valuable assets to pay for legal representation during a divorce. This is because the couple is either unwilling to comply with the legal advice they receive from the divorce attorney or they have made a conscious decision to get into a legal battle.

It is to be understood that the law applies differently to a couple who chooses to fight as it does to a couple who chooses to settle all their differences outside the court. The divorce attorney is also unwilling to take their chances with a couple who chooses to get into a legal battle. For this reason, the divorce attorney will charge an hourly fee to the spouses who choose to fight and a fixed representation fee for the couple who choose to settle all their differences outside court. The reasoning behind the decision from the divorce attorney is that the divorce process is predictable for the couples who choose to settle all their issues outside the court. On the other hand, there is no telling how long a divorce will take for a couple who chooses to fight. For security purposes, the divorce attorney will, therefore, charge a representation fee on an hourly basis.

It is the legal responsibility of the divorce attorney to interpret and demystify divorce law Florida for the divorcing couples. It is also the responsibility of the divorcing couple to make an informed decision on the type of divorce they want. Each choice has its consequences.

1 comment:

  1. In the heat of divorce proceedings, spouses can feel as though their alimony requirements are punitive in nature. It’s important to keep in mind that alimony is not meant as a punishment for the paying spouse, rather, it is a way to help transition out of married life in a way that is fair for the individual who is in a financially compromised position.

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