Entries by Adam

Are Florida Divorce Records Public? How Your Divorce Lawyer Could Be Exposing Your Financial Information to Competitors.

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Key Takeaways Yes. Generally speaking, divorce records and financial information filed in a traditional Florida Divorce, including financial affidavits, become part of the public court file. Business owners, physicians, executives, lawyers, and other professionals should carefully consider whether public financial disclosures could expose sensitive business information to competitors, clients, employees, vendors, or investors. Done correctly, […]

Birth Certificate Amendments and Corrections: When You May Need a Legal Name Change in Florida

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Summary A mismatch between your birth certificate and other legal documents can create problems when renewing a Florida driver’s license or government-issued identification card. Some birth certificate issues cannot be fixed with existing paperwork alone. In some cases, a legal name change may be needed before a birth certificate can be corrected. Regardless of where […]

What is Equitable Distribution in Florida?

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If you are going through divorce in Florida, one of the first financial questions is simple but important: What happens to your assets and debts? In Florida, this is called equitable distribution. It is the process of dividing marital assets and marital debts in divorce. For many professionals, business owners, executives, and high-net-worth families, this […]

What Is Collaborative Divorce? 3 Defining Elements.

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Collaborative Divorce in Florida: The 3 Defining Elements That Make It Different Collaborative Divorce in Florida is not just any peaceful divorce, private negotiation, or settlement-minded process. It has three defining elements: Each spouse has a separate Collaborative attorney; The spouses sign a written Participation Agreement; and The Participation Agreement includes a disqualification clause that […]

Florida Divorce: Preventing Identity Theft Through Collaborative Divorce

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Florida divorce proceedings can unintentionally expose sensitive financial and personal information to the public, increasing identity theft and privacy risks for professionals, executives, business owners, physicians, lawyers, and other high-net-worth individuals. Collaborative Divorce can help you keep more of your financial and family information private by reducing unnecessary public court filings and avoiding public courtroom […]

What Is Collaborative Divorce?

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If you are exploring Collaborative Divorce in Florida, you are likely looking for a way to protect your privacy, preserve your wealth, and avoid a judge controlling your future.  The video and transcript below explains how it works and why many professionals in Tampa Bay and throughout Florida choose this approach. Quick Answer Collaborative Divorce […]

How Do I Divorce In Florida?

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Quick Answer The main ways to divorce in Florida are litigation, mediation, and Collaborative Divorce, and the right choice depends on how much privacy, control, and cooperation you want in the process. In the video below, I walk you through these options, and the full transcript is provided beneath it for your convenience. Summary Box […]