Recent Blog Posts
Should You Give Your Marriage Another Chance or Get Divorced?
If you are in an unhappy marriage, it can lead to thoughts of divorce. Maybe you’ve argued about issues endlessly, and never really resolved anything. Perhaps you’re tired of pointlessly rehashing the same old arguments again and again. The question becomes, then, should you give the marriage one more shot, or just walk away?… Read More »
Can You Count on No-Fault Divorce in 2026?
For anyone hoping to get a no-fault divorce in 2026, it’s a good thing that you live in Florida! To date, no-fault divorce is still on the books here and elsewhere, but modifications are coming in states like Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas, where discussions and sometimes actual legislation has been introduced to abolish, or… Read More »
Enforcing Custody/Visitation Orders
The greatest challenges for many people in divorce involve custody and visitation issues. While courts are expected to rule in the best interest of the child(ren), a ruling can sometimes make one parent very unhappy. Even so, visitation orders are legal obligations, and if your former spouse is not living up to the requirements… Read More »
Avoid Making These Divorce Mistakes
Going through a divorce can be pretty frustrating. All too often, people complicate matters with missteps that cost them dearly. To get through a divorce with as little misery as possible and to get a settlement that you’re satisfied with, avoid making key mistakes that tend to exacerbate problems. Dragging your children through the… Read More »
Divorce: It Needn’t be Ugly
You probably know that when there is a lot of anger or resentment in a divorce, things can get pretty ugly. But do they have to? The truth is, you can do a lot to determine the tone of your divorce, and can actually choose compassion rather than bitterness. Recently labeled conscious uncoupling, it… Read More »
Co-Parenting With a Gopher After Divorce
If you’ve been struggling with parenting difficulties since your divorce, you’re not alone. More than a few couples have trouble navigating the emerging experiences related to parenting from two separate homes. While both parents surely love their kids, inexperience, pain, resentment, and ego in the face of new challenges all factor into the success… Read More »
Women’s Attitudes on Prenups Shifting
Not long ago the topic of a prenup could cause an argument in a relationship without fail. Certainly, a discussion that contemplates the possibility of divorce before you’ve walked down the aisle is less than romantic. But these days things are changing, and couples are more willing to have a frank discussion about assets… Read More »
Gambling Issues Could Lead to Divorce
Financial misery can be a devastating problem in a marriage. That can be exacerbated if the money issues are the direct result of a gambling addiction. Sadly, such an addiction may result in both family and financial responsibilities being ignored. Marital partners can be swept up in resentment, duplicity, and suspicion, which can ultimately… Read More »
Should You Consider Split Custody?
Multiple factors that must be weighed when determining custody and visitation expectations when parents divorce. While the courts see the benefits of shared custody agreements that allow for maximum time with each parent, it must be acknowledged that in some situations that’s just not practical. Some couples decide on one parent to hold primary… Read More »
Domestic Violence Mars Holidays
The holidays are a time of love, sharing, and empathy for many Americans, although victims of domestic violence know that holiday cheer is not in the cards for them. Instead, incidents of domestic violence (DV) spike during the holidays, filling homes with fear, anger, and pain throughout the country. Why is this time of… Read More »
