The answer to who pays for a high-conflict divorce is that everyone does. Both divorcing spouses pay in cost, time and acrimony for a high-conflict divorce, which can take longer, drain the divorcing couple’s resources and create even more bad feelings between the...
A Civil Approach To Florida Family Law
Year: 2022
How can I establish paternity in Florida?
Parents are responsible for supporting their children even if they were unmarried and have since broken up. This includes both financial support and emotional support. For this reason, it is important to establish paternity, so the child’s mother can seek child...
Can my spouse pay my divorce attorney fees?
One of the hardest decisions married couples may find themselves making is the decision to divorce. Sadly, many Florida residents choose to stay in a bad marriage because divorce is expensive. The divorce process itself involves costs and filing fees, but the biggest...
First responders and spousal support
People from all walks of life and people who work in all industries are divorced or are divorcing as we speak. In many cases, a divorcing couple will have an amicable situation and they will come to an agreement on many things, but there are many cases when the terms...
Addressing property division in Florida divorce cases
The decision to go through with a divorce is usually life-changing. The decision may be mutual, or it may be made by only one of the soon-to-be ex-spouses. Either way, the initial decision to go through with a divorce is only the starting point. Throughout a divorce...
How long does the Florida probate process take?
Florida residents going through the probate process often have many questions. The process may seem complicated and burdensome. Although there are various steps and requirements, having guidance can be helpful. Even with everything under control, one of the biggest...
Are you a victim of parental alienation syndrome?
Raising a child is challenging but raising a child with someone you are no longer married to, or in a relationship with, comes with a whole new set of challenges. Not only are parents likely to have different approaches to parenting, but feelings of regret or...
Must property be divided after a common-law marriage?
There are different types of relationships between couples in the United States. If a couple wishes to get married, they need to obtain a marriage license and have a certified person perform the ceremony. However, there are many couples who have never gotten married...
So-called gray divorces on the rise
Divorce among couples over age 45 has increased over time even as the overall divorce rate has fallen. According to one study, the divorce rate among people between 45 and 54 increased from just over 13 people per 1,000 married people in 1990 to 18 people per married...
What are the advantages to mediating my divorce?
Many couples in the greater Tampa area may have heard about a legal process called mediation. Many Floridians have used mediation to settle a family law matter. Some courts in the area may even require a couple to try mediation before going forward with a divorce. To...