Category Archives: Family Law
Florida Now Gives Equal Treatment to Mothers and Fathers for Time-Sharing
For many years, family courts across the United States assumed that it was in the child’s best interest to spend more time with the mother after a divorce. Slowly but sure, this philosophy is changing. Many states are creating clear legislation that prohibits family courts from giving special treatment to either parent. This means… Read More »
Florida Now Provides More Ways to End Your Alimony
A divorce can have a real financial impact on many spouses, and alimony is one of the many burdens that you may be dealing with as you approach post-divorce life. Some might argue that the entire concept of alimony is archaic, as it dates back to a time when women were literally banned from… Read More »
How Can Parental Alienation Affect Custody In Florida?
Parental alienation is one of the many new terms you may need to become familiar with as you approach your custody battle in Florida. Like many other legal phrases, you may have no idea what this term actually means – but it could have a real effect on the outcome of your time-sharing agreement…. Read More »
Who Gets The Boat In A Divorce?
Florida is one of the best places in the world to own a boat. Whether it’s a small dinghy or a mega yacht, having access to the ocean is almost priceless. A day on the water is like no other, and you may be worried about losing these amazing moments as you head towards… Read More »
Substance Abuse Among Divorced Parents: How Much Is Too Much?
About 20 million American adults have struggled with substance abuse in the past. This is approximately one in ten. Of course, there are many others who keep their substance abuse issues under wraps, so the real number is probably much higher. Because of these numbers, there’s a relatively good chance your ex has dealt… Read More »
Declaring Bankruptcy During Divorce In Florida
According to the official statistics, one of the most common reasons for divorce is an argument over money. When money gets tight, all kinds of relationship problems can arise, and sometimes things spiral out of control – towards divorce. In addition, divorce can put immediate strain on a spouse’s finances – especially when you… Read More »
What Custody Arrangement Is Most Beneficial For Child Mental Health?
Most parents recognize that when it comes to child custody, the most important priority is the child’s mental health. Those who have witnessed the divorce of their parents know that this incident can be incredibly traumatic, and this trauma can stay with an individual for the rest of their life. As such, it makes… Read More »
Is Alimony Really Necessary After Property Division?
Paying spouses often opine that alimony really isn’t necessary after the property division process. After all, if a spouse receives hundreds of thousands or even millions in a divorce settlement, isn’t that enough to cover their living expenses for the foreseeable future? This argument may have some logic behind it, but that doesn’t necessarily… Read More »
Types Of Alimony In Florida
If you’re approaching divorce in Florida, alimony may be a considerable concern for you. If you’re dealing with the possibility of paying alimony, you may be worried about the financial impacts. If you’re dealing with the possibility of receiving alimony, you may also be concerned about your financial future, and whether you will have… Read More »
Why You Need To Consider Alimony When Remarrying
For many spouses, remarrying represents a brand new chapter – an exciting new path forward and a world of new possibilities. However, marriage also represents a financial transition, and you need to keep these factors in mind as you move forward. One of the things that may be impacted by remarriage is alimony, and… Read More »