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As emotionally excruciating as divorce is, it shouldn’t take away the joys of child-rearing. Florida law acknowledges the critical role of both parents in laying developmental foundations during their minor child’s growing years. Thus, the state’s public policy...
Couples may not be on equal financial footing when divorce divides the family into two separate households. A spouse is commonly dependent on the other, which makes for an unequal situation. Alimony or spousal support balances the scales to ensure that both parties...
Everyone always says a marriage takes work. Unfortunately, no matter how much effort you put into your marriage, it might not be healthy for either of you to stay married to each other. Constant arguments and feelings of resentment can negatively impact an individual...
Assets in a Florida divorce that were acquired during the marriage are typically split evenly between the couple, or in a way that makes sense for the individual’s circumstances. Dividing trust assets can be more complicated. Are there rules for trust assets in...
If you are going through a divorce in Florida and have a special needs child, you may face unique challenges and considerations. Here are some things to remember as you navigate this difficult time. Child custody and support Child custody and support are among the...
A stepparent in Florida might struggle to understand their place in a blended family. In most cases, the stepparent doesn’t have an equal say in parenting the children. It's often because the biological parent and the children have a different type of relationship....
Divorce brings about a lot of changes for Florida residents like you. In addition to the significant adjustments to your home and finances, there are also a lot of changes to how you file your taxes. Only one person can claim a child on their taxes after the divorce...
Children whose parents are divorcing can struggle in many ways as they adapt to the changes brought about by the dissolution of their parents’ marriage. Parents, however, can offer support, guidance and space to help their Florida children during this transitional...
When separated or going through a divorce in Florida, the judge would want to ensure that your children have enough resources that you could possibly give them to survive. These resources will come from your income and that of the other parent. So, the family court...
Divorce signifies a major life change, no matter where you live. However, it's important to know about family law-divorce statutes in your state so you'll know how much money you could be expected to pay or receive once your Florida divorce is final. Here are a few...