Jacksonville’s luxury real estate market is booming in historic Avondale and the serene Atlantic Beach coastline. When you end a marriage, these high-value properties represent significant financial investments.
Even in an uncontested divorce, you must address equity and debt with
Jacksonville Divorce Lawyer Blog
The Jacksonville Divorce Lawyer Blog, published by the Law Office of A. James Mullaney, focuses on family law topics with an emphasis on divorce proceedings in Jacksonville. It covers issues such as child custody, alimony, property division, and legal strategies for divorce cases. The blog also addresses related matters like prenuptial agreements, mediation, and modifications of court orders. It serves as a resource for individuals seeking guidance on navigating the complexities of family law within the local jurisdiction.
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The “kitchen table” divorce: turning your verbal agreement into a legal reality
It is something that happens more frequently than you might think: a couple sits down to have a conversation, have a meal or a drink and then simply agree to separate. Arrangements are easily smoothed out and suddenly everything is…
The Divorce Finish Line – How Fast Can We Really Get an Uncontested Divorce in Florida?
An uncontested divorce in Florida is typically faster than a contested divorce. It means that you and your spouse already agree on many of the terms of that divorce, such as how to divide marital assets or how to split…
How can uncontested divorce provide a lower-stress way to end a marriage?
Divorce is never easy, but for many couples, an uncontested divorce offers a simpler, more peaceful way to part ways. In Florida, choosing an uncontested divorce can provide significant benefits, reducing stress and allowing both parties to move forward with…
My Florida Child Support Calculator – New for 2020
Why did I create My Florida Child Support Calculator?
I often hear from potential clients after they have appeared in court and had their child support calculated. After doing some online research and reviewing the child support guidelines, they went to the…
Does Divorce Hurt Your Credit Score?
Does divorce hurt your credit score? The quick answer is “yes.” But only in some situations.
Your credit score is not automatically affected by your divorce. The Clerk of Court does not notify the credit bureaus that you are no…
Changes to Required Parenting Class in North Florida
Florida law has long required divorcing couples with children to attend a “Parent Education and Family Stabilization” class aimed at educating the parents about the special challenges that await children of those divorcing couples. Parents involved in a paternity case…
Alimony Reform is Coming to Florida – maybe
Over the last few years, there have been various attempts to “reform” Florida alimony laws. In April 2016, Governor Scott vetoed a bill due to a provision that had to do with a presumption that 50/50 time-sharing schedule was in…
An Explanation of a Florida Child Support Guidelines Worksheet
I get a lot of phone calls from people who recently attended a hearing where their child support obligation was calculated. The number one complaint is that they are not sure that the calculation is correct. They tell me that…
Traveling out of the Country with your Children
If you are thinking about an international trip with your child and you are not married to the child’s other parent, there are a few steps you need to take to obtain the necessary permission of the child’s other parent.…