Divorce and Family Law Blog

Paulette Hamilton | November 29, 2024 | Divorce

Divorce can be emotionally challenging, and navigating the financial aspects can add another layer of stress. The cost of a divorce in Florida can vary widely, depending on the specifics of your case. At the Law Office of Paulette Hamilton, our Orlando divorce attorneys understand that every divorce is unique. In this blog, we break […]

Paulette Hamilton | October 18, 2024 | Child Custody Cases in Orlando

“Custodial parent” is a term that describes the legal relationship between you and your child, between you and the other parent, and between you and the family court with jurisdiction over your case. As long as you are married to the other parent, no divorce is pending, and you are not separated from the other […]

Paulette Hamilton | October 9, 2024 | Divorce

Residency Requirements To file for divorce in Florida, meeting the residency requirements is crucial. Florida law mandates that at least one spouse must have lived in the state for a minimum of six months before filing for divorce. This rule ensures that Florida courts have jurisdiction over the divorce proceedings. If you’re considering a divorce, […]

Paulette Hamilton | October 9, 2024 | Divorce

Understanding Marital vs. Separate Property Defining Marital Property Marital property encompasses all assets and debts acquired by a couple during their marriage. This can include everything from real estate and vehicles to bank accounts and retirement funds. Understanding what constitutes marital property is crucial because, in the event of a divorce, these assets are typically subject […]

Paulette Hamilton | September 18, 2024 | Child Custody Cases in Orlando

Under Florida law, separated or divorced parents of minor children are required to develop a legally binding parenting plan that outlines how time spent with the children will be handled. One parent moving far away from the other is highly likely to impact how much time the other parent can spend with the child. Consequently, […]

Paulette Hamilton | August 2, 2024 | Alimony

Have you ever wondered about whether you can get alimony if you remarry? Remarrying is a big decision to make after a previous divorce; however, it’s important to keep in mind here that you may potentially lose several benefits that you may have gotten used to. One such example is alimony, otherwise known as spousal […]

Paulette Hamilton | August 1, 2024 | Divorce

Have you ever thought about hiring a top divorce lawyer? In many cases, finding the ideal legal representation for your case can seem both difficult and expensive, and this may have left you wondering about who to hire. However, there really is no room for error in this regard, as hiring a top divorce lawyer is critical […]

Paulette Hamilton | April 17, 2024 | Alimony

Yes, you can reduce alimony by retiring. Recent changes in Florida divorce and alimony laws have made it easier to terminate or reduce alimony payments. Under the new laws, as the paying spouse, you can petition the court to reduce or stop alimony payments based on your retirement. However, the process is not as straightforward as […]