As you go through the divorce process, you may find that dividing up your assets is one of the more challenging parts of your divorce. Florida is an equitable distribution state, meaning that marital property will be distributed between the spouses in a fair and...
A Civil Approach To Florida Family Law
Year: 2020
What is divorce mediation and why is it helpful?
When a couple in Florida decides to divorce, if they cannot settle their legal issues on their own, they may have to go to mediation before their divorce can be granted. The following is an overview of divorce mediation, along with an overview of some issues mediating...
Will you receive 50-50 custody in your Florida divorce?
As a parent, you will likely have concerns about how much time you will spend with your children after your divorce. You may be seeking joint custody. Yet, you may not know whether this will give you and your spouse equal time with your children. In some cases, it...
Child custody could affect a child’s college education
Many parents in the New Port Richey area want their children to go to college someday. However, paying for college is expensive and many students need to take out student loans to finance their education. However, child custody decisions made when the child was young...
How does parental relocation impact child custody in Florida?
When a Florida couple ends their relationship, there are myriad issues that will be worrisome. If they have children, child custody and parenting time will frequently come to the forefront in the list of concerns. Even after the parties have come to an agreement or...
What should be do about dividing our home?
During divorce, divorcing couples may ask what they should do about their family home during the property division process. There are several options for dividing the family home. Some answers can help them with options so they can decide which one is best for them...
Advantages of the divorce mediation process
Couples who divorce in Florida go through mediation before getting to court if they cannot establish their own divorce agreements. Although many people have heard of mediation, not everyone may know why it can be beneficial to those who are experiencing conflict. This...
Will you have to pay alimony as part of your Florida divorce?
Your spouse may have depended on your income partially or completely during your marriage. While you may have felt fine supporting them when times were good, you might have concerns about doing so as you two divorce. You will want to make sure your spouse can survive...
How Property Division Works In A Florida Divorce
Dividing up assets and debts is one of the larger logistical challenges in any divorce. Some assets cannot be easily divided, and spouses may disagree whether certain assets are jointly owned or belong to just one spouse. In today’s post, we’ll give a brief overview...
What are your legal responsibilities as a divorcing parent?
Though you may struggle to keep your emotions in check during your divorce, it is important that you do for your children’s sake. Many parents fail to conduct themselves in a way that promotes the best interests and overall well-being of the children, which can have a...