Child Custody and Parental Time-Sharing in Florida Divorces
When two parents end their relationship, their decision affects more than themselves. They are also shaping their children’s futures. When parents no longer live together, they must determine where their children will live and for how long. In most states, this is known as “child custody.” However, in Florida, it is referred to as parental […]
What You Need to Pursue a Post-Judgment Modification in Florida
Divorce decrees and child support orders are supposed to be long-lasting contracts that affect your finances for years to come. However, even the best-written contract can’t predict the future. There are many situations when your original court order may no longer serve your family’s needs. In these circumstances, you may be able to request a […]
Pregnancy and Divorce in Florida: How to End Your Marriage While Pregnant
When preparing to divorce, you’re most likely looking forward to ending your legal ties to your spouse. Whether you’re excited to start a newly single life or just relieved you’ll no longer be in a bad marriage, the last thing you want is to find unexpected reasons you’ll have to stay in contact. Unfortunately, that’s […]
How Long-Term Marriages Impact the Divorce Process
When you spend years or decades married to someone, your relationship shapes your entire life. You and your spouse will likely make compromises for each other, work together to build a household, and raise children. Even if a long-term marriage comes to an end, it still shaped the course of your life for many years. […]
Four Unexpected Behaviors That Constitute Domestic Abuse
The common understanding of domestic abuse is one-dimensional. Most people acknowledge that physically assaulting or threatening violence against a romantic partner is abusive. However, for many, that is the extent of what counts as abuse. This is a problem because physical harm is just one aspect of the true extent of domestic violence. There are […]
Blending Families Legally: How Stepparent Adoption Works
There’s no single right way to have a family. Blended families are becoming more common and showing people the value of non-traditional family units. However, while blended households are just as loving as traditional ones, they pose some legal complications. If you want to fully merge your family in the eyes of the law, you […]
What Tom and Gisele’s Divorce Teaches About International Child Custody
International supermodel Gisele Bündchen and star quarterback Tom Brady officially finalized their divorce in late October after months of rumors that their marriage was on the rocks. The couple is ending their marriage of 13 years amicably, though Tom has stated that it was a “painful and difficult” decision. It appears that Gisele chose to […]
The Benefits of Mediation for Your Divorce
If you take popular media at face value, it would be easy to believe that the only way to handle a divorce is through a lengthy court battle. Movies, television, and even the news focus on acrimonious divorces that take months or years to resolve. While these battles may occasionally occur, they are far from […]
Protecting Your Children’s Inheritance in Divorce
As a parent, one of your primary responsibilities is to ensure your children are set up for a promising future. Many couples accomplish this by organizing their estate to provide their offspring with a guaranteed inheritance. However, if you and your partner choose to go your separate ways, your estate plan may no longer apply. […]
What Is Considered Marital Property in Florida
Over the course of a marriage, most couple acquire a significant amount of assets. As long as the marriage persists, the precise legal ownership of these items rarely matters. However, once a marriage ends, it’s necessary to determine who owns what so both partners receive an equitable portion of their joint assets. This is why […]