No Florida resident easily comes to the conclusion that they want a divorce. It’s a decision that usually comes after a long period of time when problems persist in the relationship. If you let your spouse know you want to end things and they say they don’t want a...
Two Decades Of Florida Family Law Experience
Year: 2022
The importance of parenting styles in child development
Children build their character and personalities from a young age by observing the world around them and picking up traits from how their parents act and raise them. Experiencing their parents' separation or divorce in Florida already confuses them, so to better help...
Some reasons to seek a divorce
Being a parent will sometimes hold a failing Florida marriage together. It might give you cause enough to work through your issues. In some cases, the relationship will not only survive but be strengthened by the experience of parenthood - but that's not always the...
Divorce and estate plan documents
Estate planning can be more involved than many people realize. Some steps could be exclusive to those who experience significant life changes. For example, someone filing for divorce in Florida must also consider estate plan revisions. Once divorce proceedings...
Types of child custody and visitation in Florida
Florida judges try not to play favorites when deciding child custody. The custody arrangement depends on the circumstances and facts surrounding the case. The goal is to do what’s best for the child. The first step is to understand the different types of child...
Managing the emotional stress of the divorce process
Every year a significant number of Florida spouses make the tough decision to call it quits. Because the process of physically separating, dividing assets and determining custodial arrangements for minor children can take an extreme emotional toll, it is vital for the...
Facts about collaborative divorce and mediation in Florida
Making the decision to get divorced is never easy. There are a lot of factors to consider, and you want to make sure that you are making the best decision for yourself and your family. One of the decisions that you will have to make is whether to go through a...
Can you modify a child custody order in Florida?
It's illegal to change your child custody arrangement without permission from the court that issued your child custody order. If you need to change the custody agreement, then you'll need to file a modification action with the court in the county that issued the...
Situations that could result in parenting plan changes
When you make a decision about a parenting plan in Florida, it typically holds until your child is an adult and can make their own decisions regarding where they want to live. However, there are some situations that could warrant making changes to the plan so that...
How to help your adult children through their parent’s divorce
It's not uncommon for older adults in Florida to divorce. This situation is so common that it's now known as a grey divorce. In many cases, these older adults need to prepare their adult children for such major news. With that in mind, here's how to help your adult...