The Khonsari Law Firm Blog

How Do I Choose a Divorce Attorney?

The lawyer you choose for your divorce could make the difference between a fair (or even winning) outcome and a decree you will complain about for the rest of your life. Divorces trigger intense emotions and require fact-intensive investigations. You need someone who can provide steady, objective guidance and fierce advocacy in your case. But most [...]

Rohom Khonsari June 7, 2022

Do I Need an Attorney to Get a Divorce?

Yes, You Do! In the American legal system, individuals always have the option of representing themselves. But as Florida’s Sixth Judicial Circuit points out to anyone appearing in family court without a lawyer, you must follow the same rules and file the same forms as a divorce attorney. The judges in St. Petersburg expect you to know the Flo [...]

Rohom Khonsari June 1, 2022

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If I Have Joint Custody, Do I Still Have to Pay Child Support?

Child support cases can be one of the most contentious legal processes. Any divorce lawyer can tell you that even the most amicable separations are challenging. When the separating partners have a child, the potential for disagreements is high. Joint custody is when both parents share the responsibilities associated with caring for their child e [...]

Rohom Khonsari May 26, 2022

How Much Child Support Can I Expect to Receive?

Divorce is an emotionally difficult and personally taxing process. This is true even in the most amicable separations. The process of divorce can be even more difficult when children are involved. If you are going through a breakup or divorce, you may have considered financial child support. Because one parent makes child support payments to [...]

Rohom Khonsari May 3, 2022

Divorce and Gambling Addiction

An occasional day at the races betting on the ponies isn’t a problem. The same is true for an occasional weekend in Atlantic City. But when your spouse is betting on sports or games of chance almost every day, you may need to act. If you are lucky, you can get them the professional help they need to break the addiction. But that isn’t always [...]

Rohom Khonsari April 5, 2022

The Psychological Effects of Divorce

For many married people considering divorce, it will not be a surprise to learn that the process leads to psychological stress. This stress can negatively affect a person’s mental health for years to come. One study found that divorce increases the risk of depression, anxiety, and alcohol abuse, among other possible issues. Those issues can also [...]

Reports March 23, 2022

How Your Spouse’s Substance Abuse Can Affect Your Divorce

Substance abuse has become a significant problem throughout the United States. According to the National Center For Drug Abuse Statistics, over 700,000 drug overdose deaths happened in the United States in the past 20 years. Over ten million Americans misuse opioids at least once a year. The National Institute On Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism repor [...]

Reports March 16, 2022

Codependency and Divorce

In many marriages, one spouse ends up codependent on the other spouse. Codependency refers to a relationship in which one partner needs the other partner, who in turn needs to be needed. Many times, people confuse codependency with being clingy or enamored with your spouse. There’s a common idea that spouses should commit to each other, support o [...]

Rohom Khonsari March 9, 2022

How Does Property Division Work in a Florida Divorce?

Every state has different rules regarding how a married couple divides property in a divorce. In Florida, the law requires an equitable division of property between divorcing spouses. However, equitable division does not necessarily mean equal division, as many people might assume. Rather, equitable division means that property division should be f [...]

Rohom Khonsari February 10, 2022

Divorce Timelines – How Long The Divorce Take

Once you have made the painful decision to end your marriage, you will likely want to get through the process as soon as possible. The first question many clients ask is, “how long will my divorce take?” Unfortunately, one simple answer rarely addresses this question. Many factors can delay a divorce case throughout the litigation process, and [...]

Rohom Khonsari February 4, 2022