Learn About the Orange County Bar Association’s Family Law Committee
Years ago, I had the privilege of working with the Orange County Bar Association as the Chairman of their Family Law Committee. I wanted to take some time to introduce the Committee to our friends, family and clients of The Marks Law Firm, P.A. The Family Law...
Divorce on a Dime: Part IV
“Kitchen Table” Negotiations commonly occur when parties represent themselves and negotiate their divorce issues without the assistance of attorneys and outside of the mediation setting. This may occur prior to filing, such that an executed Agreement resolving all...
Mediation Divorce on a Dime: Part III
Mediation in Family Law cases can happen either pre-suit or during the litigation process. Pre-suit Mediation is where a neutral mediator is used to help settle the dispute between both parties before the lawsuit is initiated, which means before the initial Petition...
Divorce on a Dime: Part II
Over time, a common form of divorce has fallen into the category of traditional divorce through litigation. In a traditional divorce each party hires an attorney to represent them throughout the divorce process. Though the parties are free to communicate with one...
Divorce on a Dime: Part I
In general, there are four main methods that can be used to obtain a divorce: Collaborative Law, Traditional Divorce via Litigation, Pre-Suit Mediation, and “Kitchen Table” Negotiations. Collaborative Law is a relatively new type of Family Law which first began to be...
Christian Legal Society National Conference Welcomes The Marks Law Firm
The Marks Law Firm, P.A., is excited to announce that we have been asked to present at the 2010 Christian Legal Society National Conference at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando! The Firm’s presentation is entitled “Pursuing a Family Law Ministry: Helping...
The Marks Law Firm, P.A. Returns to Support Nathaniel’s Hope
In the spirit of summer, The Marks Law Firm has big plans to get outside and enjoy the weather with our community. This year is the third year that our team will be participating in the Nathaniel’s Hope- Make M’ Smile Celebration! Make M’ Smile is an annual community...
Reaching a Common Ground
Years ago, I visited Regent University in Virginia with my daughter and we went to an event called the “Clash of the Titans.” It was a debate from the political left and right moderated by Dana Perino, of the Fox news show called “The Five.” The two conservatives,...
We’re Outta Here!!! Maybe…
In a place populated by displaced northerners and others escaping bad weather or starting over in the “Sunshine State,” a common issue in family law cases is one party’s desire to grab the children, leave Florida, and head “back home” when his marriage hits the skids....
Who Is at Fault When Nobody’s to Blame?
One of the questions I am asked most during initial consultations is this one: “Does my spouse’s infidelity matter?” It’s a fair question, given the pain infidelity can cause. While televisions shows like “Jerry Springer” and “Cheaters” make light of spouses who...