The following video from eHow describes how spouses may reduce the costs of their divorce:
Parties should utilize alternative dispute resolution techniques such as mediation to help them reach agreements and reduce time and expense.
Sometimes–such as when there is a history of domestic violence–courts order restrictions on time-sharing. A video from GetLegal describes options that are available for restricted time-sharing.
The following video from Fox 25 out of Boston warns family law litigants of the dangers of posting information on social networking sites such as Facebook:
The following article was written by Mike McCurley for the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers:
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Divorce is never easy on kids, but there are many ways parents can lessen the impact of their break-up on their children:
As I wrote in my previous post, the Virgina State Bar Association’s Family Law Section produced a video entitled “Spare the Child” which discusses how to safeguard the emotional well-being of children during divorce and other family law proceedings. The section has also produced a Spanish-language version of the video, entitled “Proteger al Niño.” You may access this video after the jump:
The Virginia State Bar’s Family Law Section has produced a video which discusses the impact of divorce on children and how parents can go about easing the transition. The video, entitled “Spare the Child,” utilizes personal stories and everyday language to promote the emotional well-being of children as they go through a family law proceeding. You may access the video after the jump (click “continue reading”):
The Huffington Post offers an intriguing read entitled 10 Best Ways to Screw Up Your Divorce. This article, authored by a mediator and former family law attorney, explains how to waste money and minimize your opportunity for a successful outcome. It includes the following tidbits:
The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (known as the “UCCJEA”) is the body of law that provides Florida courts with authority to rule on issues of child custody. In virtually every family law proceeding that involves child custody–including divorce, paternity, and relocation–each party is required to file an affidavit that contains certain information and demonstrates to the court that it has jurisdiction over the child. This UCCJEA affidavit must include the following information:
An interesting clip from Tantao News on a poll concerning financial dishonesty in marriage:
Under certain circumstances, spouses may jointly file for divorce and schedule their case for a final hearing within thirty days or less. Pursuant to Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.105, this is known as a simplified dissolution of marriage.
To be eligible for a simplified dissolution of marriage in Florida, the following must be true:
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