World famous broadcaster and renowned interviewer Larry King and his wife Shawn Southwick each filed for divorce on Wednesday, April 14. The couple has been married for over 10 years and have two young children. Larry King, 75, has been married 8 times to seven different women. He married one…
I recently wrote a blog article about dissolution of marriage in Florida. Today I am going to cover one of the types of dissolution available, called a “Regular Dissolution of Marriage.” This is the most common type of dissolution in Florida. To start the regular dissolution process, either the husband…
Even in a booming economy, couples on the verge of divorce might worry about how divorce will affect their finances. When the economy and the housing market are bad, as they have been in Florida lately, many couples may believe that they just can’t make it without two incomes, no…
In Florida, the official term for divorce is “dissolution of marriage.” Many states, Florida among them, have done away with fault as grounds for divorce. This was done to lessen the potential harm to the family that might be caused by the divorce process. Fault may however be considered for…
When a couple divorces, one of the spouses generally needs to find a new place to live. Unfortunately, various legal issues can seriously complicate this already complicated financial transaction. So, when buying a home before your divorce is finalized, there are a few important considerations to keep in mind. If…
Benny Hinn is a world famous televangelist and perhaps one of the best known “prosperity gospel” advocates on television. Prosperity Gospel leaders teach their followers that belief in God will be rewarded with material wealth. Hinn’s Pentecostal broadcasts are seen and heard by millions daily. Recently his wife of thirty…
Former Model and Dancing with the Stars contestant Heather Mills and musician Paul McCartney have failed to reach a settlement in their long and bitter divorce. That means the British celebrity couple will likely end up in a public courtroom battle before a judge. A source close to the couple…
Many people feel that asking for a prenuptial agreement is the end of romance. Others believe that prenuptial agreements are only for the rich. Neither of these statements is true. Prenuptial agreements are appropriate in a number of situations and should be seriously considered before entering into a marriage, which…
In the wake of nearly a dozen women claiming to have engaged in extra-marital affairs with golfer Tiger Woods, his wife, Elin Nordegren Woods has reportedly moved out of the couple’s mansion and moved back to Sweden, her home country. The couple does have a prenuptial agreement, but the contents…
Florida law recognizes several types of alimony. Which type or types of alimony are awarded depends on the individual characteristics of the marriage. Some factors a judge may consider are adultery, the length of the marriage, and the employment prospects of both partners. In Florida, the alimony payments must be…