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...
Honoring Those in Service: Amendments to the Statute regarding Timesharing for Men and Women in the Military
Determining the appropriate timesharing when a parent is in the military has been a long- standing issue due to deployment, re-assignment to a new base and other variables. Florida Statue 61.13002 allows a parent who is activated, deployed, or temporarily assigned to...
Help! My Divorce Case Was Referred to the General Magistrate?
I JUST RECEIVED NOTICE THAT MY CASE IS BEING REFERRED TO THE GENERAL MAGISTRATE. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? Why was my case referred to a General Magistrate? Most Judges’ dockets are very congested. In an effort expedite the resolution of the thousands of cases filed every...
Collaborative Law: An Orlando Divorce Alternative
Divorce is not always possible to avoid and that we don’t live in a perfect world. It is our goal at The Marks Law Firm to help our clients through what is probably the worst time in their whole lives. We do this so our clients are clearly better off for having been...