For those thinking about divorce, especially those who have been married for decades, the recent back-and-forth over the voiding of permanent alimony has likely been on their radar. Indeed, for months, this has been an issue that has bounced back and forth between...
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Year: 2022
Using an appraiser to value marital property in a Florida divorce
Virtually every Floridian who is facing a divorce develops significant anxiety about the division of marital assets, especially the family home. Avoiding this stress can help the divorcing couple resolve the rest of their disputes without the expense of a court trial....
Child custody and agreeing to parental relocation in Florida
In Florida family law, child custody (now legally referred to as time-sharing) is a common topic for dispute between the parents. A primary objective is for the child to see both parents as regularly as possible and maintain a relationship with them. However,...
Child custody and time-sharing mediation can minimize conflict
When Florida couples are embroiled in a family law case related to divorce, child custody, support, property division or any other issue, there is a preconceived belief that the case will be rife with hard feelings and disagreement. This is especially true when there...
How can I make divorce easier on the kids?
For parents going through a divorce, they have one, primary concern: their kids. They want to make the process as easy as possible on them and reduce any chance of long-lasting social or mental health issues. This is why, over the past few years, a new way to divorce...
A mediated divorce can be very useful to high-asset couples
Every marriage is unique. As a result, so too is every divorce. Although there are common issues that crop up in every divorce, the importance of those issues will vary from couple to couple, as will the details. For couples with a high net worth, property division in...
Your options for dealing with a family business in divorce
Divorce can be expensive, especially given that you will have to divide your marital property, which can threaten to leave you on uncertain financial footing. And things can become even more complicated when a family business is in play. These businesses can be...
Who pays for a high-conflict divorce?
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...
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...