A no-fault divorce simply means that you do not have to prove misconduct by your spouse to obtain a divorce. However, that misconduct may still be relevant evidence in your case. Florida’s alimony statute, F.S. 61.08, includes infidelity as a factor; as does Florida’s child custody statute, F.S. 61.13(3) (“moral fitness of the parents”). At […]
Court Cases
My Spouse Had An Affair And We Live In A No-Fault Divorce State
How Should I Dress For My Day In Divorce Court?
Brad Micklin, a family lawyer in Nutley, answers: There is no dress code or other dress requirement for court. However, I typically use the word “respectfully” when describing how a client should dress for court. Wear something that you feel signifies showing respect. This can mean different things to different people. For some, it means […]
If I Had An Affair, Am I At Fault For Our Divorce?
I had an affair. My wife says I am at fault and she plans to take all the property in the divorce. Will she get everything?
Lawyer Fined by Judge During Child Custody Battle
A judge handed a $10,000 penalty to a self-representing New York patent lawyer during a child custody hearing due to ongoing misconduct.
If I Disagree With The Judge, Are Appeals Possible In Divorce Cases?
If you do not agree with the judge’s ruling, there are various options. To determine how to proceed, it is important to first determine whether the matter is pendente lite (prejudgment) or postjudgment. Regardless of whether the ruling is prejudgment or postjudgment, it may be appropriate to file a motion for reconsideration in which […]
Michigan Judge Sends Children To Juvenile Detention For Violating Parenting Order
Judge Lisa Gorcyca has ordered three children to juvenile detention for refusing to maintain a “healthy relationship” with their father, calling the case one of the worst examples of parental alienation she has ever witnessed.
Florida Court Decides Man Not Competent To Divorce
A Palm Beach, Florida judge has ruled that Martin Zelman, who suffers from dementia, is not competent enough to seek a divorce from his wife, Lois.
Is Going To Divorce Court The Only Way To Get Your Fair Share?
Karen Covy, a divorce lawyer in Chicago, answers: No. Going to court ensures nothing other than the fact that a judge – who doesn’t know you or your children, and will only be able to consider the facts that are admitted as evidence in court – will decide your case. Going to court generally takes […]
WATCH: What does the court look at when dividing assets in a divorce?
South Carolina family lawyer Catherine Hendrix discusses what the court looks at when dividing assets in a divorce.
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