Blog Posts in 2015
Posted on Dec 8, 2015 By Hager, Schwartz & Ross, P.A.
It doesn’t matter what stage of divorce you are in, the process is mentally and emotionally taxing. Many people start feeling the depths of frustration, sadness, and fear when the winter ...
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Posted on Nov 19, 2015 By Hager, Schwartz & Ross, P.A.
Annulments typically take place a short period of time after the marriage, as little as a few days to several months. The largest difference between an annulment and a divorce is that an annulment ...
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Posted on Oct 19, 2015 By Hager, Schwartz & Ross, P.A.
If you and your spouse are considering divorce or are already going through the divorce process, you may have a few questions about asset and debt division. To help you understand what will happen to ...
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Posted on Sep 18, 2015 By Hager, Schwartz & Ross, P.A.
A search for #divorceselfie on Instagram produces a long list of results showing couples who have just dissolved their marriages. What might seem odd to some, though, is the fact that the couples seem ...
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Posted on Aug 7, 2015 By Sara Gonzalez
Going through a divorce can be a complicated process. From finances, to children, to moving, there are many issues that must be dealt with in a timely manner to ensure your personal well-being and ...
Continue reading "4 Things Not to Do During a Divorce" »
Posted on Jul 17, 2015 By Sara Gonzalez
On Friday, June 26, Supreme Court chief justices gathered together to conclude what would become a landmark decision in United States history. After many years of a back and forth gay rights movement, ...
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Posted on Jun 30, 2015 By Melanie Grafil
The discovery phase is the time when both spouses and their respective lawyers if they have retained one, will negotiate the terms of a divorce. It is at this point where the two parties will or will ...
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Posted on May 19, 2015 By Hager, Schwartz & Ross, P.A.
Understandably, going through divorce is stressful enough as it is, but adding all of the fees and other logistics on top of that can make the entire ordeal that can be overwhelming. First, you have ...
Continue reading "Can I Make My Spouse Pay for the Divorce?" »
Posted on Apr 21, 2015 By Hager, Schwartz & Ross, P.A.
To initiate a legal dissolution of marriage in the state of Florida, you must first determine your eligibility. There are two types of marriage that you can choose to bring to the courts: simplified ...
Continue reading "What Are the Requirements for Divorce?" »
Posted on Mar 19, 2015 By Hager, Schwartz & Ross, P.A.
Rather than taking a divorce case to trial, mediation almost always the way to expedite the process. You can avoid court and the fees, and you can have your attorney act as a neutral facilitator of ...
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Posted on Jan 28, 2015 By Hager & Schwartz, P.A.
Property division is one of the most contentious aspects of divorce. If you're facing a separation, you've probably asked the question: Who gets the marital home? Florida divorce law ...
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