Divorce

Starting a new school year can be a big adjustment for any family. For parents who share parental responsibility and time with their children, the new year can bring unique challenges. If you are relatively new to this situation, it can help to know what issues may...

Divorce is not only an emotional journey but also a complex legal process, especially when it comes to the division of assets. The division of marital property can significantly impact each party’s financial future. Proactive planning can help to pave the way into a...

People who have enjoyed a higher standard of living throughout marriage may have concerns about divorce. After all, they may have more marital property to divide. Often, people worry primarily about assets that may influence their current and future financial...

A Florida parenting plan largely regulates the relationship between divorced or separated parents and their children. There is a general expectation that the adults subject to a Florida parenting plan should uphold the terms set in that document in good faith....

Financial concerns are often at the forefront of someone's mind early in their divorce proceedings. People naturally worry about losing valuable property and covering the outstanding financial obligations accrued during the marriage. Some couples have very clear plans...

Many factors go into determining property division agreements during a divorce. For example, for many people, a marital home is one of their biggest assets. In some cases, one person decides they want to keep the house. If you're thinking about keeping your family...

Florida now refers to custody orders as parenting plans. A parenting plan puts more of the focus on the needs of the children as opposed to the rights of the parents. The law in Florida imposes numerous requirements on adults establishing parenting plans. Their...

In Florida, parents who divorce or separate are generally required to establish parenting plans. These documents typically include information about the overall breakdown of parenting time. They also provide structure for when adults have to make decisions about their...

If you’re recently separated or divorced parent, you may be secretly dreading the upcoming Christmas season for several reason – not the least of which is trying to make sure that you and your co-parent don’t end up in an all-out war over gifts for the kids. This is a...

If it feels like Florida politicians have been arguing about alimony for years, it is because they have. Debates over ending permanent alimony have continued over numerous legislative sessions as well as the tenures of multiple governors. This summer, Gov. Ron...