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Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Divorce
Must a court recognize and enforce a divorce decree from another country in a Florida divorce case? The answer depends on the circumstances surrounding the entry of the foreign divorce decree. For example, if the decree was entered without a party having notice and opportunity to be heard, a Florida court may decline to enforce the judgment. This was an issue in the case Carrasco v. Jimenez, 4D2023-0461 (Fla. 4th DCA March 5, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Divorce
You may have heard that when you file for divorce in Miami-Dade County, you are required to attend mediation before your case is eligible for trial. Here are some quick facts about mediation to help you understand what to expect.
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Divorce
In this edition of Real Florida Divorce Cases, we examine the appellate case Raton v. Wallace, 207 So.3d 978 (Fla. 5th DCA 2016). From this case, we learn about attorney’s fee awards and the standard for contempt proceedings.
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Divorce
Some states may require that a couple be separated for a certain period of time before a final judgment of divorce can be entered. A common question when seeking a Miami divorce is whether or not Florida has a waiting period.
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Divorce on December 7, 2015
There are several aspects to consider depending on the length of the marriage; whether or not children are involved; how much property/debt has been accumulated; etc. Organizing and discussing how you plan to tackle these issues with your soon-to-be-ex, if possible, is important to do even before you see a Miami divorce lawyer.
