Even parents in intact relationships can struggle to manage a severely disabled child’s care. When each parent is faced with the prospect of handling the child’s needs on their own after a romantic breakup, the struggle can become genuinely overwhelming. Custody and...
Divorce
How should co-parents handle disagreements about medical care?
Co-parenting is a challenge, but many adults find a way to work cooperatively for the benefit of their children. Co-parents generally need to work together to meet their children's needs. Parents who share responsibility for their children will occasionally need to...
3 tips for social media use in divorce
Social media use has been named in more than one divorce as the cause for disruptions in the marriage. If you aren’t careful, social media use can also turn your divorce very bitter, very fast. Many people don’t realize exactly how their social media posts can end up...
When do Florida grandparents have visitation rights?
One of the most frustrating possible experiences for a grandparent may involve the parents of a grandchild refusing to give you access. Although you love your grandchildren and may even provide financial support or free babysitting, you could find yourself cut off...
What should you and your ex do with the mortgage?
You and your spouse have a mortgage on your home. You bought it together five years ago. Since that time, however, you’ve decided to get divorced. What you don’t know is what you should do about that mortgage. You’re both on it right now, so you’re both responsible...
Why is a default divorce good for you?
A default divorce is what happens when your spouse refuses to cooperate. It can also happen if you’re unable to find them. For whatever reason, they do not respond to the divorce petition and they do not come to court. This sometimes happens with estranged couples or...
Divorces getting grayer
Parents who decide to divorce must have a difficult conversation with their children. Ending a marriage is a traumatic event for all. Yet, the life-changing moment can be traumatic for sons and daughters of divorce. That sense of uncertainty is not reserved for small...
4 common reasons ‘gray divorce’ happens in Florida
You might have heard that actor Sylvester Stallone's wife of 25 years has filed for divorce at a Florida courthouse. This makes Stallone, 76, a high-profile example of what the family law community calls "gray divorce." A gray divorce happens when a couple in their...
Are you on the hook for your ex’s credit card bills in a divorce?
Having too much debt will put a lot of strain on your marriage. Financial issues are one of the top reasons that people end up filing for divorce in Florida. One spouse who spends too much or who hides their debt from the other can do a real disservice to the marital...
Could your child pick to live with your ex?
You and your spouse are going to get divorced, and you're hoping that the two of you can amicably share custody of your child. You want your child to live with you at least part of the time so the two of you can maintain a strong relationship even as your marriage...