Divorce can be a confrontational process. Even when the parties to a Florida divorce are able to effectively communicate and agree on divorce-related issues, they may still have differences of opinion on matters related to the division of their property, the custody...
A Civil Approach To Florida Family Law
Year: 2021
How mediation can reduce stress and speed up a divorce
Most residents of the New Port Richey and Tampa area who may be contemplating a divorce have probably heard about the benefits of using mediation to resolve dissolution issues such as property division, child custody and support and spousal support. Unfortunately,...
Using mediation to resolve divorce-related disputes
If couples are going through a divorce and are having difficulty resolving outstanding issues, they may want to consider mediation. Mediation is a process where the parties can discuss their concerns and make decisions about their dispute with a mediator’s help. The...
What parents should know about visitation
Divorce and separation can be difficult on Florida families, particularly when children are involved. When two parents share kids and then choose to end their relationship, they can struggle to come up with balanced plans that allow each parent to have meaningful time...
Yours, mine, and ours: Dividing property during a Florida divorce
It can take years for a Florida couple to earn and save enough money for a home. As they work and plan for their future, they may build a solid portfolio of investments, both tangible and intangible, in addition to the home where they raise their family. Between their...
The four types of alimony in Florida
When a couple in Florida divorces, one spouse may be required to pay alimony to the other spouse. While not all spouses will qualify for alimony, for those who do qualify there are four types of alimony that may be awarded under Florida law: bridge-the-gap alimony,...
Is nesting the right child custody arrangement for you?
Florida couples going through a divorce are ending their legal relationship with one another, but if they have children, they are never really going to be ending their emotional links with each other. Especially soon after the divorce, children will need stability as...
When can people change custody orders?
Parents in Florida know that children have many needs and raising children is not always easy. These needs also change over time. When they are younger they need a lot of help with many tasks and are also learning many basics of life. As they grow older there needs...
How can I ask for alimony during my divorce?
Alimony during divorce is an important concern and divorcing couples should be familiar with when it may or may not be awarded and also how to request it. Alimony can be requested by either divorcing spouse and is awarded based on a variety of different factors once a...
Understanding the basics of the probate process
By now our readers in Florida probably understand how important it is to have a comprehensive estate plan in place. For many people, their estate plan will include a will, among a variety of other documents. If an estate plan does include a will, that will is going to...