Category Archives: Divorce
When Domestic Violence Impacts Child Custody in Divorce
When it comes to child custody in Florida divorce, the courts generally prefer shared physical and legal custody so that each parent can participate equally in decision-making and in the raising of the kids to the largest extent possible. However, when there is a history of domestic violence (DV) in families, shared living arrangements… Read More »
Divorce Issues You Need to Address
If you’re headed toward a divorce, you likely know that the coming weeks and months may be a little bumpy. But you may not know precisely what kinds of decisions you’ll be facing. There are certain issues couples face as they split; here’s a little preview of what’s ahead. Property Division One big issue… Read More »
Misconceptions About Divorce
If you’ve been thinking about divorce and are about to pull the trigger, be sure to do a little research so you’re not completely blown away by the reality of what’s ahead. Even though you may have seen TV divorces and maybe even have friends and family who’ve gone through it, things aren’t always… Read More »
Tips for Dealing with a Surprise Divorce
What a blow! While you acknowledge that there were certainly squabbles in your marriage, and maybe even a few bigger issues, you had no idea your spouse was actually considering leaving you! But now you’ve been served with divorce papers, and it’s definitive: the marriage is over. You’ve been caught flat-footed and realize your… Read More »
Divorce for the Rich and Famous
Celebrity marriage: the weddings are often over-the-top, glamorous affairs, and celebrity life is often enviable, with fantastical homes, luxury vacations, designer clothes, and every benefit one could imagine. So why then, do so many celebrity marriages wind up on the rocks? What Gives? Even though fame and wealth seem like delicious advantages in life… Read More »
The Discovery Process in Divorce
Divorce can be a time-consuming process consisting of appointments, documents, and negotiations. It is all part of the discovery process, the intent of which is to ensure that both parties have the information necessary to address the division of assets, time sharing with the kids, and so forth. A significant part of the divorce… Read More »
Your Spouse Just Asked for a Divorce: Now What?
Whether you could see it coming or it was a total shock, when your spouse says they want out of the marriage, it can feel like a brick was dropped on your heart. Especially when you really would like to save the marriage, you may be struggling with a range of emotions. What about… Read More »
Child Custody: 10 Factors To Consider
It’s a huge deal: who gets custody of the kids in a divorce? While sole physical custody is one option, the ideal situation under Florida law is shared custody. But there are a lot of factors that impact the court’s decision in these matters, so you should pay attention to them if you’re in… Read More »
Is a House Purchased Prior to Marriage Considered Marital Property?
Let’s say one individual—person A– owned a home prior to getting married, and the newlyweds lived in that home during the course of their marriage. As renovations and improvements were made on the home, and even as it was refinanced, the home stayed solely in the name of person A. At some point the… Read More »
Should I or Shouldn’t I? When You’re Not Sure About Divorce
If you’ve contemplated divorce, but just aren’t certain whether it’s the right path for you, you are not alone. Divorce is a big, usually final, step. Many people find that it’s hard to know if and when it’s the right time to move forward with it. So don’t be too hard on yourself if… Read More »
