Recent Blog Posts
What To Know About Parental Kidnapping
We’ve all seen the AMBER Alerts while traveling Florida highways. The idea that a child could be stolen from their custodial parent is heart wrenching! Nonetheless, it’s something far too many parents have had to deal with. Fortunately, more than 95 percent of kids–just over 1,200– involved in AMBER Alerts are safely recovered, and… Read More »
Protect Assets Prior to Divorce
It’s important for anyone involved in a divorce to work with a divorce attorney who is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes on a number of fronts, not the least of which is related to finances. Florida is an equitable distribution state, meaning that in a divorce marital property will be divided equitably,… Read More »
Divorcing with Dignity
Divorce is never easy, but when you have to deal with a spouse who is angry and bitter, things can really get tricky. You know you want to get out of the marriage, but destroying one another in the process wasn’t part of the plan. So how can you handle a toxic spouse who… Read More »
Tragedy Can Lead to Divorce
People experience all sorts of tragedies in life. Something like being laid off can be devastating and can understandably impact a relationship. So, too, can events related to serious illnesses, accidents, the loss of a child, and much, much more. If personal tragedy has led you to consider divorce, here are a few things… Read More »
When the Checks Stop Coming: What Happens When Child Support Falls Behind
Missing a child support payment feels different than missing a phone bill. There is a kid on the other end of it, and a parent trying to make rent, buy groceries, and keep the lights on without the money the court said was owed. Florida takes this seriously, and once payments start slipping, the… Read More »
The Real Math Behind Your Divorce Bill
Ask five people how much a divorce costs and you will get five wildly different numbers. That is because a divorce bill is not a flat fee stamped on the front of a courthouse door. It is closer to a running tab, and what fills that tab has less to do with the fact… Read More »
Raise Envy: When a Bigger Paycheck Means a Different Alimony Bill
Getting a promotion or landing a better job should feel like a win. But if you’re paying or receiving alimony in Florida, that same win can trigger a legal question neither side always sees coming: does this change your support order? The short answer is that it might, but not automatically, and not without… Read More »
Avoiding the Anger and Hatred in Divorce
Everyone knows that divorce is an incredibly stressful experience, and one that leaves many people wallowing in feelings of despair, resentment, and even hatred. But those emotions don’t have to rule your life. There are some things you can do to address them before they get out of control. Fear: Addressing your fears head-on… Read More »
How to Avoid Kids Taking Sides in Divorce
Divorce is tough enough without having to deal with your own kids hating you for it. Sure, if you’re the parent they’ve chosen as the good guy, it feels pretty great–even validating. Although you may not say it out loud, you’re glad that you’re the favorite, and you believe you’ve earned that spot handily…. Read More »
Gray Divorce on the Rise as a Result of Longevity
If you’ve been married for a while, maybe the doldrums have kicked in and you find yourself feeling somewhat disconnected from your spouse. Maybe you still love one another, but you feel that the excitement and passion that defined your early days together has fizzled. Even though you’ve had a satisfying marriage in many… Read More »
