2023 Guide to Divorce in Florida

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Ending a marriage is a complex undertaking. You have to understand the applicable divorce laws in Florida so you can make informed decisions about how to proceed with each aspect of the legal case. Working with a Sarasota divorce attorney can help you to get the information you need to make those decisions. Contact the […]

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How to Tell Your Children About Your Divorce

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One of the most difficult aspects for parties in a divorce is telling their children that your marriage and their family are breaking apart. Thinking about how to best tell kids about divorce can help reduce the affect the breakup has on their lives. How to Tell your Children about Divorce How you tell your […]

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The Importance of Navigating Your Divorce with Integrity

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Going through divorce is one of the most contentious and emotional events that a couple can face in their lives. If not handled correctly, a couple can turn an already unpleasant and fraught occasion into a lifetime of hostility, bitterness and regret. Not only can the spouses be left with anger and grief, but their […]

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Hiding Assets & Income in a Divorce: Ways It Happens

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During a divorce, the spouse with a greater income or higher net worth may be tempted to hide property or income as a way of preventing the other spouse from gaining an equitable division of the property, or in an effort to keep child support or alimony payments as low as possible. If live in […]

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Social Media Mistakes to Avoid During Your Divorce

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Divorces are different in today’s high-tech world. Navigating through one in the time of social media can be a minefield. If you have concerns about social media and divorce and are wondering what you shouldn’t do on social media in order to help your case, the Attorney Matthew Z. Martell, a divorce lawyer that Sarasota […]

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