Divorces: when they go wrong, divorces can be downright nightmarish. Your emotions are running high. Everything in your life, from your household to your relationships to your financial situation, is changing quickly. For parents, particularly those of younger children, all of that chaos can be...
As we have discussed in a prior post, adultery is technically illegal under Florida Statute §798.01. In divorce proceedings in the State of Florida, however, adultery typically only plays a small role in divorce proceedings as Florida is a "no-fault" state. However, while infidelity usually does not...
In most cases, everyone involved in a divorce wants to see the ordeal end as quickly as possible. Here are four major causes of delay in the dissolution process. 1. Both Parties Cannot Agree on Terms There is a reason divorce court is notoriously messy. Drafting a...
The divorce process is rarely a convenient one, but it can be made much easier when both spouses are on the same page about a few critical issues. When both spouses have reached a mutual agreement about time-sharing, parental responsibility, child support, child custody, alimony,...
Many things, like vacations and out-of-state travel, can become a bit more complicated for co-parented families. Where you may have used to be able to just pick up the kids and head out of town, after a divorce, it may become a bit more complicated....
When going through a divorce, it is best to tread lightly to ensure that everything goes as smoothly as possible. If you are undergoing a divorce, there are several things that you should not do and this post sets forth the top five, from a legal...
We have all seen parents that just don’t know how to make it work. We imagine that, if we are ever in that situation, we won’t let it come to that. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. Co-parenting with an ex-spouse (co-parent) can be difficult. Often,...
Every generation is different. Younger generations can change the landscape of society forever. They do things older generations just don’t seem to understand. While the behavior of each generation changes, the trends do not. They do not wish to conform to societal norms, even if...
The period just prior to a divorce can be a tough one - it may seem as if the world has turned upside down. You've just gone from sharing your life with someone - whether you shared a house, a bank account, a dog, a...