When a marriage is on the rocks, every little thing can lead to confrontations and arguments. And, every argument or confrontation may have those involved thinking that the only option will likely be divorce, in the end. Sometimes, it might be hard to see that your...
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Children may benefit from an amicable, mediated divorce
Divorce is not easy for any parent in New Port Richey nor is it easy for any children involved. While parents may hold a lot of resentment towards one another in a high-conflict divorce it is the children who will pay for their parents’ animosity. It is important for...
How to prepare for your divorce mediation
Unless you and your spouse can settle your divorce issues on your own, you’re going to be required to participate in mediation before you can bring your case to court for litigation. This means that you absolutely need to be prepared to negotiate in good faith. That’s...
Who benefits from a high conflict divorce?
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...
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...
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,...
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...
No fault divorce in Florida
Many Florida residents end their marriages in divorce, and those who do not get divorces themselves likely know others who have gone through and completed the process. A divorce ends a marriage, but just as marriages can look very different, so too can divorce...
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...