Family Law

Most Common Financial Mistakes Made During Divorce

On behalf of Eisenmenger, Robinson & Peters, P.A. posted in Family Law on Tuesday, February 07, 2023.

Financial mistakes can happen at any time, especially at the end of a marriage. It’s clear, emotionally, why it’s so difficult. But why is it so expensive? The average cost of a divorce is $12,900. It ranges from $4,100 for an uncontested divorce to $23,000 for divorces that involve child support and custody agreements. If… Continue Reading

The Pros and Cons of Mediation in Family Law

On behalf of Eisenmenger, Robinson & Peters, P.A. posted in Family Law on Monday, January 23, 2023.

Has your divorce come to a standstill? Are you unable to agree with your partner? Divorce mediation in family law might be the perfect solution for you.  But what is divorce mediation? What are the pros and cons? How can you know if it is the right path for you? Keep reading and learn more… Continue Reading

7 Signs You Need to Hire a Family Lawyer

On behalf of Eisenmenger, Robinson & Peters, P.A. posted in Family Law on Friday, December 30, 2022.

What if you felt that your life is slipping away or worse; that you’re helpless to stop it? This is true for countless people across the country. Issues related to divorce, child custody, alimony, and more can leave you feeling like there is nothing you can do on your own. And considering the high divorce… Continue Reading

Family Law in Florida: A Guide to Child Custody Laws

On behalf of Eisenmenger, Robinson & Peters, P.A. posted in Family Law on Wednesday, December 28, 2022.

Divorce is hard enough. If child custody is an issue, it can become a complicated and highly emotional situation. In Florida, custody centers around the children’s best interests. Divorcing parents must resolve custody disputes on their own with a mediator or at trial with a judge making the final decision. The court decides custody matters… Continue Reading

Why Choosing the Cheapest Divorce Lawyer in Florida is a Bad Idea

On behalf of Eisenmenger, Robinson & Peters, P.A. posted in Family Law on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

What if you were throwing money away and didn’t even know it? In Florida, divorce is pretty common. Whereas the national divorce rate is 2.3%, Florida’s divorce rate is as high as 4%. And many of those getting divorced have a simple goal: to get the cheapest divorce in Florida. However, getting the cheapest possible… Continue Reading

Hourly Rate

On behalf of Eisenmenger, Robinson & Peters, P.A. posted in Family Law on Thursday, February 09, 2017.

The Trial Courts have recently said the following in cases where Mark S. Peters was trial counsel: In Rivers v. Rivers Circuit Judge John D. Galluzzo wrote: “The Court finds that the time expended and hourly rate of Mr. Peters is reasonable and not disproportionate in light of the issues raised by the Former Husband in this case, the… Continue Reading

The State of Florida Alimony

On behalf of Eisenmenger, Robinson & Peters, P.A. posted in Family Law on Monday, September 14, 2015.

ALIMONY:  The Florida Legislature has made two recent attempts to significantly modify alimony in Florida.  The first Legislative change in 2014 was vetoed by Governor Scott.  The second bill died without passage when the State House abruptly ended Session in 2015, without passage of the Alimony Reform Bill.  None of the Special Legislative Sessions thereafter… Continue Reading

Pre-Nuptial Agreements

On behalf of Eisenmenger, Robinson & Peters, P.A. posted in Family Law on Tuesday, June 16, 2015.

Pre-Nuptial Agreements (i.e. Ante-nuptial Agreements) are a part of a family lawyer’s practice that requires great care, knowledge and experience.  Any Pre-Nuptial Agreement can be contested years later in a divorce or probate case. The sums of money at stake, if a Pre-Nuptial Agreement is determined to be invalid or portions of the agreement unenforceable,… Continue Reading

Family Law

On behalf of Eisenmenger, Robinson & Peters, P.A. posted in Family Law on Thursday, September 04, 2014.

The overwhelming majority of Family Law cases involve a dissolution of marriage.  Florida is a “No Fault” dissolution state, which means the only grounds a spouse needs to end a marriage is that the marriage is irretrievably broken.  Say those words under oath before a Judge, and the marriage ends. When people talk about uncontested… Continue Reading