Marquez-Kelly Law

According to Paul Amato, a top divorce rate researcher in the US, he believes that between 42% and 45% of marriages in the US will end in divorce. That’s just statistics, however, likely to happen in the US. That’s why a divorce lawyer has a tough job. It can be emotionally draining at times for them, too. The law practice of a divorce attorney primarily centers on representing clients who are contemplating dissolving or divorcing their marriages. Depending on the type of case and its complexity, there is a wide variety of tasks that a divorce lawyer may perform such as helping to divide assets, settle spousal and child support issues, and making child custody arrangements. A divorce lawyer spends a great deal of time communicating with clients to illicit information about the case for motions and other paperwork that he or she has to then draft and file. In addition, the attorney must discuss the results of hearings and strategize about the next steps in the case. Because of the emo...

Divorce is a difficult chapter in a married couple’s life. Aside from all the matters that need to be settled, such as property division and support payments , another difficult task to be undertaken is talking to the children about it. Breaking the news to your kids can be a painful experience, which is why there is a need to do it with care. Here are some steps which can help you handle the situation tactfully. ·          Carefully consider what you will say . Any word that comes from you can have a lasting impact on your children, so it is best to practice beforehand what you will be telling them. Consider the important points that you need to impart and what your children need to hear. Rehearse this with your partner and be prepared for emotions or remarks that may arise during the announcement. This will help you manage your emotions better during the process. Also, be careful about the timing ; choose a time during which you thin...

There are certain matters that are considered to be very important and have to be carefully discussed in a divorce process. Often, these matters are concerned with the married couple’s rights to property and their responsibilities to their children as well as one spouse’s responsibility to the other. Issues regarding division of property and assets, as well as rights to alimony and child visitation , custody , and time-sharing are discussed and formalized through a Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA). It is basically a binding contract about the divorce terms which are agreed upon by both parties. If the agreement is done well and both spouses agree on the terms provided, the court may honor the agreement provided that it is fair to the parties involved. The couple may not have to go to court. On the other hand, if the agreement is contested or one party refuses to sign it, the matter will have to be taken to court and the judge will have to make the decision. A Partial Marita...

During a divorce , there are many settlements that need to be done. Significant importance is placed upon the distribution of marital property, which must be fair and impartial among the parties involved. Before tackling Florida rulings regarding property division in divorce , here are some facts about marital and non-marital property: ·          Marital property . All the properties a couple acquires after marriage and until the date of division of properties are considered marital property. This can include real estate , bank accounts , appliances , and vehicles . There are some instances, however, that a property acquired during the marriage can be considered as non-marital, i.e. if it is given as a gift by a third party to a specific spouse only. ·          Non-marital property . Typically, non-marital property describes the property possessed by either party before the marriage . Also ter...

Marriage is a legally recognizant union of two individuals as lifetime partners and a ritually bond right and committed obligations between spouses and their biological or adopted children and consanguinity. But a stormy marital status is likely to end with a divorce in Florida. Florida divorce laws remain unconditional. Such laws state equitable distribution of all assets in a marriage-- any particular and all property acquired during the timeline of marital vows is subject to fair share with deeming factors such as adultery, abandonment or cruelty as adjudged by the Court. While there are considerable exceptions to the tenet, the court is empowered to divide property and liabilities but not limited to real property, bank accounts or investments, transport vehicles, credit card debts and retirement benefits. Dissolution of a marriage  is an emotionally taxing life encounter and a hard decision to carry on.  So get an immediate guidance, support and legal ...

Getting a divorce is already mind cracking. Telling it to the children is another matter. The people who will be the most affected in a divorce are the children. Even though parents experienced heartbreak, children will also experienced the same if they found out that their parents are getting a divorce . Here are some tips on how to tell the news to the children . The decision is final. Unless you and your spouse is certain, refrain from telling the children about divorce. Keep it yourself until your decision of getting a divorce is final . Telling them a possibility might confuse them and affect their performance at school and at home. Timing is everything. Choosing the right time to break the news can make all the difference. It is important that you and your spouse are emotionally ready to support the kids at the time you tell them about getting a divorce. Do not tell them before important moments such before graduation, exam, prom, Christmas, birthdays, ...

Almost 50 percent of all marriages in US have led to divorce . Although love is the foundation of marriage, we cannot make sure that love can last until the end. This is evident among the numbers of divorce rate in the country. This increase in divorce rate has led prenuptial and postnuptial agreements to become popular among married couples for the protection of their assets. There are two types of agreement suitable for this situation, the prenuptial agreement and the postnuptial agreement. How do these types differ and which is better? Read more to learn more. Prenuptial Agreement As the name suggest, prenuptial is an agreement made prior to the wedding . It is an agreement between the engaged couple regarding the ownership of their properties or how will they divided them and financial rights of each partner in case divorce will take place. This does not mean, though, that the couple anticipates a divorce. In this agreement, all properties and assets acquired afte...