Recent Blog Posts
Gray Divorce: Splitting with a Partner who has Significant Health Issues
If you are an older individual who is contemplating a divorce from a spouse who suffers from significant mental or physical impairments, your divorce may have become significantly more complicated. Because Florida is an equitable distribution state, the court will likely have concerns about the ability of an impaired individual to manage self-care, and… Read More »
Social Security and Divorce
As an elder eyeing divorce, you may have anxieties about your financial income post-divorce. Certainly, the income that was once supporting one household is now necessarily going to be divided. Since Florida is an equitable distribution state, any assets that were accrued during the course of the marriage will be divided based on a… Read More »
Spare Yourself the Trouble of Social Media During a Divorce
You might not think it’s an issue, but the fact of the matter is that people find themselves facing problems in Divorce Court all the time as a result of bad decisions relating to social media. That’s right, attorneys these days report seeing quite an uptick in the appearance of text messages and emails,… Read More »
Jurisdiction When Parties from Different States Divorce
Divorce: it’s never easy. There are so many issues that are complicated by financial constraints, time issues, and emotion. One of the most challenging areas many couples face when they contemplate a split revolves around custody and visitation issues. When one spouse winds up leaving the Sunshine State, things instantly become more complex than… Read More »
The Impact of COVID on Marital Satisfaction
Worldwide, the coronavirus has had massive health impacts on communities large and small. The domino effects include business shutdowns, loss of income, school shutdowns, and the inevitable resulting strain on families. Early reporting out of China indicates that marital satisfaction dropped significantly as a result of the incredible pressure felt by couples. From Xi’an… Read More »
Did the Holidays Lead to Thoughts of Divorce?
While many families love to gather ‘round the table and cherish the time together, are you secretly wishing you could be somewhere else? Instead of feeling closer to your spouse, are you longing to cut the ties that bind you together? If the holidays feel like a weight around your neck because you simply… Read More »
Divorcing a Missing Spouse
Did your unhappy marriage come to a screeching halt when your spouse skipped town and left no forwarding address? Do you want to put the whole thing behind you by filing for a legal divorce? If there are no children involved, you can get that divorce and move on with your life even if… Read More »
Finding Hidden Assets as you Divorce
In the sunshine state, the law requires an equitable distribution of in any divorce. That means the courts make a determination as to what constitutes marital property, and how much that property is worth. Then the assets and debt are split in a manner that the court believes is fair based on the length… Read More »
Your Family Court Appearance
Going before the judge in court can be a stressful event. Having some guidelines on what to expect and how to put your best foot forward can make you feel more prepared and confident. Your attorney is familiar with both the physical format and the routines and procedures of court, and can prepare you… Read More »
Making Holiday Visitation Work for Everyone
When it comes to divorce, one of the most contentious issues many couples wrangle with is visitation; and nothing is touchier than figuring out how kids will spend the holidays. To be sure, both parents have ample reason to feel strongly about having the children spend the holidays with them. So how in the… Read More »
