Practical guidance on divorce, custody, and family law from Pazos Law Group, serving Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.
Florida law sets a 20-day minimum from filing to final judgment, but the realistic timeline depends on whether the case is contested, the complexity of the marital estate, and the local court's calendar. Here's what to expect.
Read the articleThe marital home is often the most emotional asset in a divorce. Florida's equitable distribution rules, homestead protections, and tax considerations all shape what happens to it. A look at the options.
Read the articleFlorida is a no-fault state — your spouse cannot prevent a divorce by refusing to sign. What that actually means in practice, and how the process moves forward without their cooperation.
Read the articleA business is often the largest and most disputed marital asset. Valuation methodology, the marital-vs-non-marital line, and structuring options that keep the business intact.
Read the articleFlorida's 2023 alimony reform replaced permanent alimony with four time-limited categories: bridge-the-gap, rehabilitative, durational, and temporary. What each one is, who qualifies, and how courts decide.
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