At the beginning of this Covid-19 pandemic, many relationship experts pondered about the impact this stressful situation would have on relationships. Certainly – breakups and divorce were in that conversation. So, if you ARE going through a divorce while this pandemic is raging or you are contemplating getting divorced, there are some things that you […]
Effects Of Covid On Marriages
Early Signs that COVID-19 Could Be Destroying Florida Marriages COVID-19 is proving to cause strife in many marriages as couples face new challenges presented by the pandemic. Divorce rates are on the rise likely due to the struggles couples face as they adjust to life after quarantine, changed work schedules, homeschooling children, loss of income, and more. […]
What Happens After An Appeal Is Affirmed?
So, you or the other side decided to Appeal the Final Judgment, and the Appellate Court ruled that the Order under appeal is affirmed. Generally, that means that the process is at an end. The Order under appeal is approved by the Appellate court, so the order stands as the final ruling. There may be […]
How Long Does An Appeal Take In Florida?
Ideally the appeal process can take as little as 120 days, but that is a generally an unrealistic expectation of the time process because there may be many intervening factors, such as the appellate court’s determination that there should be oral argument before the court. Then, the opinion-writing process itself may be delayed. The actual […]
What Are The Facts About Divorce?
There are some interesting facts about divorce in the USA. Some of the facts we list below may surprise you, some may comfort you. If you are looking for information about the divorce process or are considering a divorce, know that the very experienced attorneys here at Men’s Rights Law Firm in Cape Coral, Florida […]
Can New Evidence Be Presented In An Appeal?
Cases based on new evidence are not heard by an appellate court. Generally speaking, appellate courts are not concerned with new facts or new evidence. Appeals are normally based on issues surrounding any errors made in the process of the trial and/or how the judge interpreted the law. Can An Appellate Court Hear New Evidence? […]
Facts About Alimony And Child Support Modification
With some exceptions, Alimony and Child Support are always modifiable. The operative question is whether modification is prudent, under the circumstances, for you. The threshold question facing the courts in a modification action is whether there has been a change in financial circumstances. But not just a simple change in circumstances is needed. The types […]
What Does Co-Parenting Look Like?
According to Wikipedia, co-parenting “…refers to a parenting situation where adults share the duties of parenting a child. Coparents may include a variety of configurations, including a mother and a father, two mothers, two fathers, a parent with an adult sibling or grandparent, or a parent and another adult relative.” – source This does not […]
Holiday Schedule For Child Visitation
It’s that time of year again. Time to start planning for the holidays. It is a time that most families enjoy, a time to reconnect with family and friends and to take a short break from our busy schedules. But, when a family is also in the middle of being redefined (whether through divorce, separation, […]
Has Florida Adopted The Uidda?
On July 1, 2019, the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act (UIDDA) went into effect in Florida. This now means that if your Florida attorney is attempting to depose a witness or records from another state that has also passed the UIDDA, they no longer have to get a commission issued first. They can just […]