Divorce, or dissolution of marriage as it is now termed in Florida, is a serious legal step, even in the best of circumstances, when both parties agree on everything that must be decided before a divorce is granted.

Mediation in Florida is a very important legal step. In most jurisdictions, mediation is required before a divorce (dissolution of marriage) can be scheduled to be heard by a judge.

In Florida, child custody is of two types. The most frequently used arrangement for the care and nurturing of minor children is shared parental or usually referred to as parental timesharing.

Alimony is a payment of money from one party of a divorce to the other party. Both men and women can be ordered to pay alimony to a spouse, and thus the newer term for alimony is spousal support.

Coparenting during dissolution is necessary but can be difficult. Learn about the 5 C’s of coparenting and how they can help ease the transition from a one-family home to a two-family home.

Learn when discovery, in the legal sense, is needed to settle a case. Attorneys cannot proceed with a case headed court without thorough discovery.

Each state has its guidelines and rules for creating a legally binding document as well as how long before you file for divorce must the postnuptial agreement be signed, so be sure to get the right legal advice.

As divorce has been on the increase for a number of years, so has the popularity of postnuptial agreements in Florida, as well as other states.

Taking a close look at the question and answer this article will explain first what equitable distribution is and second what kind of property is and is not part of Florida’s equitable distribution guidelines during a dissolution of marriage (divorce)