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Gisondo Law Legal Blog — Florida Divorce & Family Law

Board-Certified Family Law Attorney Grant J. Gisondo provides trusted insights on divorce, timesharing, support, and other family law topics—serving families across Palm Beach Gardens, Stuart, West Palm Beach, and Delray Beach.

The Role of Social Media in Divorce: How to Protect Your Privacy and Avoid Common Pitfalls

Social media has become integral to our daily lives in today's digital age. It offers us a platform to connect, share, and express ourselves. However, when it comes to divorce proceedings, social media can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it can provide valuable evidence supporting a case, while on the other hand, it can lead to detr...

Prenuptial Agreements: Protecting Your Assets Before Marriage

Love is a beautiful and powerful force that brings people together. When two individuals decide to tie the knot, they embark on a journey filled with love, commitment, and shared dreams. However, amidst the excitement of planning a wedding and a future together, it is crucial not to overlook the practical aspects of marriage. One such importa...

The Role of Mediation in Family Law: Resolving Disputes Amicably and Cost-Effectively

When it comes to resolving disputes in family law matters, such as divorce, child custody, or property division, many individuals envision contentious courtroom battles. However, there is an alternative approach that promotes amicable resolutions and minimizes the financial and emotional toll on all parties involved: mediation. In this blog p...

Navigating the Legal System During a Divorce: Tips for Working with Your Attorney and Staying Organized

Divorce can be a challenging and emotional process, but with the right support and guidance, you can navigate the legal system with confidence and ease. As a divorce attorney, I often work with clients who are overwhelmed by the complexity of the legal system and the demands of the divorce process. In this article, I'll share some tips and st...

Mediation vs. Litigation: Choosing the Right Approach for Your Divorce

Divorce can be a challenging and emotionally charged process, and it's natural to feel overwhelmed by the decisions that must be made. One of the most important decisions you'll need to make is whether to pursue mediation or litigation. Both options have their pros and cons, and it's essential to understand the differences between the two app...

Can Men Get Alimony In Florida?

In Florida, the concept of alimony, also known as spousal support, has undergone significant changes over the years. It used to be that Alimony in Florida was primarily awarded to women as men were traditionally considered the primary breadwinners. However, times have changed, and now more and more men are seeking alimony from their former sp...

The Benefits of Mediation for Divorce

The dissolution of a marriage is one of the most difficult and emotionally charged periods in a person’s life, and the process of divorce can be incredibly taxing for everyone involved. However, there is another, less stressful option for resolving the issues associated with ending a marriage. Mediation for divorce is becoming increasingly ...

A Guide to Dividing Marital Assets During Divorce

When it comes to a divorce, few things are as important as dividing marital assets. The division of marital assets can significantly affect a couple’s financial future and can be a source of contention in a divorce. To ensure a fair division of assets, it is important for divorcing couples to understand the process and how assets are typica...

The Impact of Divorce on Children and How to Help Them Cope

Divorce is a difficult and emotional experience for all involved, especially children. Divorce can have an overwhelming Impact of Divorce on Children, leaving them feeling scared, confused, helpless, and sometimes blaming themselves for causing the divorce. Although it is a difficult situation, it is important to remember that with the right ...

Who Claims A Child As A Dependent After A Divorce in Florida

Divorce can be a difficult and stressful process, and one of the most contentious issues is often who will claim the children as dependents for tax purposes. In Florida, the rules for claiming a child as a dependent are complex and depend on several factors, including the parent’s marital status, income, and custody arrangements. This artic...

Benefits of Having a Divorce Concierge Lawyer

Divorce can be an incredibly difficult process for couples, but having a divorce concierge lawyer can be most beneficial. Divorce concierge lawyers are a relatively new type of lawyer specializing in divorce and are equipped to make the process smoother for their clients. They are also often more affordable than traditional divorce lawyers. H...

How Do I Know If I Need A Premarital Agreement Or Not?

Premarital agreements, or prenuptial agreements, are becoming increasingly popular for couples. They are legally binding contracts that outline how assets and debts will be divided in the event of a divorce. While premarital agreements can be beneficial for some couples, they are not right for everyone. Knowing when you need a premarital agre...

Text Messages Can Be Some of The Best Evidence Available

Can text messages be used in divorce court? Yes, text messages can be used in divorce court and are, in fact, some of the best evidence available. A text message states a fact word for word from the sender to the receiver. For example, a text message to a friend stating the quick transfer of marital funds to that friend just before filing for...

A New Year and A New You…When Is It Time to Throw In The Towel In A Marriage?

When is it time to get a divorce? The answer will vary from couple to couple, as no two marriages are the same. However, there are some universal signs that can suggest that the marriage is over and it is time to file for divorce, which, in many states, including Florida, is called dissolution of marriage. In recent years the term "dissolutio...

Post-Judgment Modifications: child support & timesharing Fl

Post-judgment modification means revisiting a case to hopefully change some of the final rulings. In Florida, two of the final rulings that can be modified post-judgment are child support and parental timesharing. It is important to understand that no final ruling can be changed by the parties involved, even if both parties agree amicably to ...

Getting married? Prenuptial agreements are a smart way to go!

For many couples, especially older couples who have been married before and have experienced a difficult and heart-wrenching divorce, the idea of a prenuptial agreement makes a lot of sense. While prenuptial agreements may not seem particularly romantic, they are a very practical way of ensuring that should a happily ever after turn into a ti...

Understanding Florida Alimony

Alimony, or as it is often called, spousal support, is a monetary award given to one party in a divorce (dissolution of marriage). As each state has its own statutes spelling out exactly how to obtain a divorce in that state, alimony is one of the topics covered. Therefore it is important to check the statutes of the state where the couple re...

Equitable Distribution of Marital and Non-Marital Assets in Florida

Division of assets in a divorce, or as it is now termed, a dissolution of marriage, is often considered, after the fate of minor children, the most difficult and heart-wrenching aspect of divorce. Material possessions, as well as property obtained after the marriage, referred to as marital assets, can hold a great deal of sentiment, as well a...

How Long Does Spousal Support in Florida Last

Spousal support in Florida is a somewhat new term used in a divorce to take the place of the word alimony. For many years alimony was almost always awarded to a woman, but that has changed. With the rise of women in the workplace, sometimes earning more than their husbands, support after a divorce can, and often does, go to either the husband...

What to Do if Your Spouse Won’t Sign the Divorce Papers

Divorce, or as it is now usually termed, dissolution of marriage, is not something most people want to have happen to their happy ever after marriage. In fact, it sometimes happens one of the parties in the divorce does not want the divorce and refuses to cooperate or sign a marital agreement. Each state has statutes determining how divorces ...

What to Look for in a Family Law Attorney

Family law is civil, not criminal law. Just as the words “family law” suggest family law focuses on issues needing professional legal advice and representation relating to family concerns such as child support, parental timesharing, divorce, alimony, distribution of marital assets and liabilities, pre and post-marital agreements, bankrupt...

Florida – The No-Fault Divorce State

No-fault divorce is now a reality in all states except Illinois and South Dakota. For many years there needed to be a reason, such as adultery or extreme cruelty, for a couple to divorce. Not anymore. If you want a divorce and follow the proper state guidelines to obtain a divorce, you can, without the other person’s consent, obtain one.  ...

How Grey Divorce Differs from a Typical Divorce

Grey divorce, what is it? The term grey divorce emerged several years ago when research began to show that while the divorce rate in the United States was finally beginning to move below 50 percent, what was slowing this drop was the significant increase in divorces among those with grey hair, that is generally the over 65 years of age group....

Sunset Clause – Should You Add One to Your Prenuptial Agreement?

Sunset clause, what is it, and why would a couple put one in their prenuptial agreement? Before answering that question, it is important to examine what a prenuptial agreement is, as this will help explain the possible need for a sunset clause. Prenuptial agreement: sometimes, before a marriage takes place, the couple will have concerns ab...

Who Pays the Attorney Fees in Child Custody Cases

Child custody in Florida is mainly concerned with the concept of parental timesharing, which includes the equal care and nurturing of children (a minor child is from birth to l8 years of age unless the child is unable to support and care for themselves due to physical and mental reasons). Included in the care and nurturing are terms of overni...

Can Child Support Be in a Prenuptial Agreement

A prenuptial agreement is a legally binding agreement between two parties entered into before marriage and is usually drafted by a prenuptial agreement attorney. While Florida law does not require an attorney to prepare a prenuptial agreement, it is wise to do so to ensure the agreement is valid and acceptable to the court. If a divorce becom...

What Should I Wear to Court?

What to wear to court is a question most people ask, especially if it will be their first time as a witness or having their case heard by a judge and or a jury. While individual states will often have different laws and guidelines for legal matters, what to wear to court is basically the same, no matter the state. To begin with, the word ...

Going to Court in Florida for the First Time – Here’s What to Expect

Going to court is not the same as going to a job interview, although there are some similarities. You will be the center of attention when it is your turn to take the stand, and you will be asked a number of questions. Even if you are not taking the stand, you will be expected to follow the dress code and etiquette required by the Florida Cou...