In 2023, Pew Research reported that about 62% of Americans own a pet with about 97% of them considering the animal a family member. However, the law looks at our furry friends a bit differently. Florida law views pets as personal property, which means if one partner...
Two Decades Of Florida Family Law Experience
Year: 2023
When can you ask for alimony modification in Florida?
Spousal support, or alimony, ensures that both partners can become financially independent after divorce. If life circumstances change, individuals may want to ask the court to modify the spousal support order accordingly. Individuals who divorced in Florida can...
Why temporary and final parenting plans may be different
When parents go through a divorce in Florida, they may have to develop temporary and final parenting plans. These plans outline the responsibilities and rights of each parent regarding their children. However, the details can differ quite a bit during the temporary...
Moving on after a gray divorce
Divorce can provide relief, but it can also be shocking, particularly after you have been in a long-term marriage. For people over the age of 50 in Florida and around the country, the divorce rate has risen significantly. This phenomenon, known as gray divorce, has...
Divorce and executive compensation
When spouses file for divorce in Florida, negotiations over asset distribution may become a priority. When one spouse earns significantly more than the other, the other spouse may worry about their financial footing after the marriage ends. Sometimes, confusion may...
The pros and cons of getting a divorce
Estranged Florida couples may assume that a divorce is the right step if they are unhappy in their marriage, but it is important to consider the advantages and disadvantages. After weighing the pros and cons, some couples may decide that it is worthwhile to continue...
Navigating divorce: common mistakes to avoid
Divorce is challenging, and it takes an emotional toll on the parties and their families alike. It can feel overwhelming and confusing, especially if it is your first time inside a court room. The uncertainty of what the future will look like can make people want to...
Some reasons a 50/50 child custody plan might not work
About half of marriages in Florida end in divorce, and many of them involve children. Although you may wish that you could move on completely from your ex-spouse, it’s usually not possible to live a totally separate life from the other parent of your child. Is 50/50...
Strategies to shield your business from your divorce
Business ownership complicates divorces because splitting spouses must divide their shared value in the enterprise. Without any kind of plan in place that specifies a valuation method or how to buy or sell shares in the business, Florida family law will force you to...
A criminal record can impact the child custody outcome
Courts usually believe that it is in the best interest of the child to have both parents involved in their upbringing and many cases, this results in shared custody. However, when a parent in Florida has a criminal record, this might impact the court’s decision and...