The experience of going through divorce can be overwhelming. Not only is it likely to be an emotional time, but it’s also a technically complex one. It can be hard to just grasp the fundamental details of the process. One question that can cause confusion is whether...

A Civil Approach To Florida Family Law
Year: 2022
Six reasons to use mediation in a divorce
A skilled mediator is worth their weight in gold when it comes to settling matters privately and efficiently. With the participating parties' cooperation, a mediator can take a stressful situation with potentially disastrous consequences and turn it into a clear,...
Can I modify my child support order when times are tough?
It is always nice to get a raise at work, get a nice tax return or be the recipient of some other financial windfall, but life is not always so rosy. A major financial setback can easily cause you to fall behind on your bills, including your child support obligations....
The basics of alimony in Florida
There are serious financial ramifications tied to the outcome of your divorce. If you’re not careful, then you could end up missing out on the financial resources that you need for post-divorce stability. We don’t want that to happen to you, which is why this week on...
A trustee’s duties extend beyond the terms of the trust
Trustees assume a very distinct role in the estate planning process. Legally, they must abide by not only the directives establish by the trust’s owner, but also the duties established by law in the interests of the trust’s assets and its beneficiaries. In addition to...
Planning your divorce
Both marriage and divorce can be much cheaper when planned, but while planning for a marriage is common, divorce, not so much. However, divorce planning can also save you time and money. And, attorney Russell G. Marlowe can help with that plan. Understanding what is...
Is it possible to co-parent with an abusive ex?
Divorcing an abusive ex can give you a sense of relief and allow you to reclaim your life. However, if you have children with your ex, things can become a little more complicated. When a Florida couple breaks up and neither one is abusive toward the other, parents are...
How does having a child impact who retains a marital home?
Floridians who are going through a divorce will have many issues to deal with. In some situations, there is an overlap between them. That is true with having a dependent child and how it might impact property division, specifically a marital home. The court will...
Five tips for post-divorce budgeting
A lot of people who get divorced find themselves worried about how they’re going to make ends meet once their marriage dissolution is finalized. That makes sense, too, considering that you may lose a lot of marital assets in the property division process, your...
Understanding the standard parenting time plan
Florida residents who are going through the custody process should be aware of a law that went into effect in 2018 involving a standard parenting time plan. The purpose of the new law is to encourage parents to work together on developing a custody schedule that...