Useful Resources

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ABA Section of Family Law American Bar Association Commission on Domestic Violence Capital City Trust Company Child Support Enforcement Custody Source.com Department of Justice Violence Against Women Office Divorce Law Info â€“ Divorce Law in Florida, child support calculator, custody resources Estate Planning Links Family Law Section of the Florida Bar Florida Statutes, Dissolution of Marriage; Support; and Custody, Chapter 61 Florida Statutes, Estates and Trusts Chapters 731-739 Guide to Charitable Gift Giving in Florida IRS Charities and Non-Profits National Center for Victims of Crimes National Coalition Against Domestic Violence Putting Kids First Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar State of Florida Department of Children and Families The ABA Center on Children and the Law

Government

Federal Government FirstGov Florida State Government Internal Revenue Service Library of Congress U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate US Tax Code Online White House

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Latest Blog Posts

Things to Complete Before Finalizing a Divorce

Friday, November 1, 2019

Divorce is never an easy decision to make. It can typically involve many different factors and even people. There are ways to make the finalization of divorce easier by creating a checklist for yourself before taking it to the serious point of divorce. Knowing how to handle a divorce before papers are signed can be beneficial to both parties and at the very least, give you peace of mind that things are in the right order. Here you will find some of the things to add to your checklist before finalization, ensuring you won't have to deal with any potholes along the way.

How Many Couples Really End Up Divorced and Why?

Friday, September 20, 2019

We’ve all heard the statistic. “Half of all marriages end in divorce.” A 50/50 prospect seems dim, no? Well, that data isn’t exactly accurate any longer. While it used to be, the overall divorce rates have been declining for years. A more realistic number is that 1 in 4 unions will end in divorce.