Divorce and Spousal Abuse: What You Need to Know
Divorce and Spousal Abuse: What You Need to Know There are two sides to every story. Nowhere is that truer than in domestic violence cases. T here are two sides to every story. Attorney Carmelina Marin is experienced at representing those who seek legal protection for victims of domestic violence, as well as, defend persons accused of domestic violence. Behind closed doors, or hidden beneath a blanket of silence, domestic violence bruises the lives of millions of people every year– Florida is a no-fault state – that means when a person files divorce papers the only legal reason a person has to give is that the marriage is “irretrievable broken.” However, abuse may come into play when determining equitable distribution of marital assets and liabilities, the award of alimony, and determination of parental responsibility, custody and time sharing. There is no distinction when a person is a victim of domestic violen