Recent Blog Posts
Are Divorcing Spouses Always Responsible for Their Own Attorney’s Fees?
The legal process of divorce is much more complicated than most couples realize at the outset. Certain forms, completed in particular ways, must be submitted to the court and the other side at prescribed intervals. Missing any of the requirements or filing the wrong documents can delay the completion of the case, or even… Read More »
When Parents Disagree Over Vaccination and other Medical Treatment
Parents who share child custody generally make decisions with the best interests of their child in mind, but this intent does not mean both parents see eye-to-eye. Countless decisions will have to be made about the child’s wellbeing and development over the years, especially as it concerns the child’s health and medical care. Children,… Read More »
When Death and Divorce Collide
The complications of divorce are well-known and present, to some degree, in every divorce proceeding. Adding in other obstacles is almost guaranteed to make resolving divorce issues a laborious process. With the increase of divorce among older couples, an occurrence that was once a rarity is now more likely to interrupt the divorce process… Read More »
Understanding the Financial Consequences of Divorce
Divorce affects all areas of each spouse’s life – from where to live to parenting, but one area that is universally affected for all couples is finances. Spouses enter a marriage with clearly identifiable assets and liabilities, but these lines quickly become blurry in many relationships, as the couple starts to accumulate property and… Read More »
Uncontested vs. Contested Divorce
Every divorce is different, including how the couple goes about the legal process of ending the marriage. The nuts and bolts are typically the same – file a petition, perhaps attend a hearing, and wait for the final judgment to be issued. This simple reduction does not reflect the stress and strain divorce brings… Read More »
Unique Issues in High Net Worth Divorces
No couple is entirely immune from divorce, despite perceived advantages of a stable home, economic success, or many years together. These factors can certainly help to sustain a relationship, but dissension can hit even the happiest of couples. Financial stress is known to kill relationships, and out of this fact, the general belief is… Read More »
Do Grandparents Have Any Visitation Rights?
The effects of divorce extend beyond the central family unit, and grandparents, being the next closest circle for most families, are equally impacted by this decision. While Florida promotes shared parental responsibility between divorced parents and frequent and continuing contact with the child, one parent will inevitably receive more parenting time, and thus, greater… Read More »
Using Electronic Communication to Exercise Parenting Time
Any divorced or separated parent who shares child custody knows how precious the time with their child is, and that the demands of work, school, and outside activities can make it difficult to exercise parenting time as frequently as the child and parent would like. Having a consistent and meaningful relationship with a child… Read More »
Can Living with Someone Jeopardize Your Alimony?
Divorce is a shock to a person’s finances, and one way some spouses with limited resources bridge the transition into singlehood is through spousal support or alimony. Alimony is, by and large, a temporary, but essential, form of financial assistance that many former spouses need until education and/or more secure employment is obtained. Alimony… Read More »
Challenging a Paternity Claim
Being a parent is one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have, but it comes with many significant and long-term responsibilities. Consequently, before investing the time and effort into raising a child, a man faced with uncertainty about the parentage of his child may need to initiate a legal challenge to paternity… Read More »
