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Posted on May 17, 2017 By Catherine W. Real, P.A.
For most people, summer vacation is the perfect time to sit back and relax, whether you’re headed out of town or to the local pool. However, for divorced couples, summer months often mean ...
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Posted on Dec 19, 2016 By Catherine W. Real, P.A.
It is no secret, medical professionals have a tough job. In fact, many people may assume that between the long hours and the high-pressure environment, the divorce rate among medical practitioners ...
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Posted on Nov 17, 2016 By Catherine W. Real, P.A.
During the average divorce in Florida, equitable distribution rules are used when dividing up property between spouses. When it comes to child custody, the courts always want to rule in favor of ...
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Posted on Aug 9, 2016 By Catherine W. Real, P.A.
While many people focus on the emotional turmoil that can come with divorce, a divorce can be equally damaging to a person’s finances. In certain cases, divorce has been known to completely wipe ...
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Posted on Jul 22, 2016 By Catherine W. Real, P.A
When a person has a reasonable cause to fear for their safety, such as domestic violence, they may seek a restraining order, also called an injunction, against another individual. Over time, ...
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Posted on May 26, 2016 By Catherine W. Real, P.A.
If you are going through a divorce or fighting for custody of your children, it can be difficult to know who is on your side. While most courts now recognize the involvement of both parents as ...
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Posted on Feb 27, 2016 By Catherine W. Real, P.A.
Domestic violence involves the abuse of one partner against the other in a marriage or other intimate relationship. Not only does this include physical attacks, such as sexual assault, shoving, ...
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Posted on Dec 2, 2015 By Catherine W. Real, P.A.
Any family law dispute – from divorce to child support – is going to hit home and play on your emotions. That is just par for the course. But for something so personal and close to your ...
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Posted on Jul 23, 2015 By Catherine W. Real, P.A.
At the forefront of the United States Supreme Court’s June 2015 ruling on the Obergefell v. Hodges case is the newfound right to marriage for same-sex couples, regardless of what state they ...
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Posted on Jul 21, 2014 By Catherine W. Real, P.A.
When a married couple is unable to agree on the terms of a divorce settlement through amiable negotiations or mediation, their divorce will have to be handled in court. The problem with this is that ...
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