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Orlando Divorce Attorney (lawyer)
Orlando Divorce Attorney -
Lawyer, providing professional Divorce,
Marriage Dissolution, and Family Law
legal services in Orlando and surrounding Central
Florida areas.
The number of divorces which are amicably
resolved, without even minor complications, is
extremely low. A divorce often
encompasses emotionally contentious issues,
which may bring rise to heated tempers and a
diminished ability to reasonably resolve
important family law issues associated
with a divorce, also referred to as "marriage
dissolution".
Some of the issues which may need to be
addressed and resolved prior to the finalization
of a divorce may include, but are not
limited to:
Due to the sensitive nature of these divorce
/ marriage dissolution legal issues, and the long-term implications
which your choices, agreements, or disputes may
have, especially when children are involved,
choosing an experienced Orlando Divorce
Attorney (lawyer) to represent your legal
interests is an extremely important decision
which should not be taken lightly.
For over 19 years,
Elaine A. Barbour has been utilizing her
knowledge and experience in divorce and
family law
issues to protect the rights of individuals
engaged in divorce proceedings.
Complicated divorce cases are best served
with the legal advice, representation and
guidance an
experienced Orlando Divorce Attorney (lawyer) who isn’t afraid of
asking the tough questions and taking a case to
trial to zealously protect your rights.
At
The Law Office of Elaine A. Barbour, P.A.,
you will receive individual and personal
attention and we will recommend different
strategies and courses of action, depending on
your specific divorce or other family
law legal needs. You will never be directed
to a paralegal to answer questions about
your case. All family law inquires will be
personally responded to by
Ms. Barbour,
who makes every effort to be accessible to each
client, and return all calls promptly at the
first available opportunity.
 Contact
Orlando Divorce Attorney (lawyer),
Elaine A.
Barbour, P.A.,
today regarding your Divorce, Marriage Dissolution,
or other Family Law legal issues by calling
(407) 898-3150
to schedule a confidential consultation.
Common questions related to divorce law:
How long does it take to get a divorce?
You and your spouse have control over the length
of time it takes to get a divorce. If all
issues are uncontested, the divorce can
be complete in as little as 3 months but there
are many factors that affect the time needed.
Whether there are children, and the agreement on
dividing of the property for example.
Will child custody rulings always go to
the mother?
In an attempt to
take the "fight" out of child custody disputes,
the Florida legislature has deleted all
reference to the terms "custody", "primary
parent", "custodial parent" and the
like. Parents are labeled "parents" who are
required to enter into "Parenting Plans". This
change has been due, in large part, to a push by
father's bar to be treated and thought of as an
equal parent. Each case is different, but court
rulings will not favor a mother over a father
for that reason alone.
How is the amount of child support
decided?
There are specific guidelines the court uses
when determining the amount of child support
that is adequate. These guidelines take into
account: the income of both parents, the
expenses of the children including health
insurance and any other expenses related to the
care of your child. The court of course may
deviate from the guidelines, but must state the
reasons in writing.
What do I do if my spouse stops paying child
support?
Florida has strong measures in place for
enforcing child support. First a motion
is filed to place the non-paying party in
contempt of court. If the court grants this
motion, enforcement is forced and the penalties
can include jail, suspension of driver licenses,
and suspension of professional or trade
licenses.
How is property divided?
This can be among the most contested areas of a
divorce. Marital property includes
everything that could be considered an asset.
Your cars, house, investment property, bank
accounts, 401K retirement accounts, stocks,
furniture, jewelry, etc. You have rights when it
comes to how the marital property is split in
divorce and you need to know what your
rights are regarding the equitable distribution
of property in Florida.
Property division takes the most Court hearing
time. If you and your spouse can agree on how to
split the property beforehand the court can
approve write it into the Final Dissolution
of Marriage. Otherwise the Court will set
the matter for hearing and make a ruling on how
to divide your property.
How is alimony determined?
Although there are no exact guidelines for
alimony in Florida law, the law does list
factors for a judge to consider: The lifestyle
of the couple prior to the divorce, the
length of the marriage, the ability of one
spouse to pay money and the needs of the other
spouse. The court will also look at your ability
to work, as well as how much you earned. Other
factors include the amount of property to be
divided. Either spouse can be granted
alimony.
What are Parenting
Plans?
Parenting plans at their root are much like the
traditional child custody and visitation
agreements; however, now parents must
concentrate, among other things, on
detailed time sharing schedules and daily tasks
associated with child rearing.
At
The Law Office of Elaine A. Barbour, P.A.,
you will receive individual and personal
attention and we will recommend different
strategies and courses of action, depending on
your specific divorce, marriage dissolution,
or other family law legal needs. You will
never be directed to a paralegal to answer
questions about your case. All family law
inquires will be personally responded to by
Ms. Barbour,
who makes every effort to be accessible to each
client, and return all calls promptly at the
first available opportunity.
Contact
Orlando Divorce Attorney (lawyer),
Elaine A.
Barbour, P.A.,
today regarding your Divorce, Marriage Dissolution,
or other Family Law legal issues by calling
(407) 898-3150
to schedule a confidential consultation.
Orlando Divorce Attorney -
Lawyer, providing professional Divorce,
Marriage Dissolution, and Family Law
legal services in Orlando and surrounding Central
Florida areas.
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