Category Archives: Family Law
Divorcing a Spouse Who Won’t Cooperate
Divorce is stressful enough without having to manage a spouse who categorically wants to remain married. How can you move forward with your life without the cooperation of the person you once chose to marry? Understanding Goes a Long Way To start with, try to put yourself in their shoes. Understanding where they are… Read More »
If Tragedy Puts Your Marriage on the Rocks
Couples who endure severe stress due to tragedy often struggle to stay grounded and connected. Whether it’s a natural disaster that destroys everything you own, having your child die in a horrible accident, or getting diagnosed with a life-altering illness, you and your spouse may be wrestling with feelings of anger, depression, guilt, and… Read More »
Women Can Share the “Mental Load” of Co-Parenting After Divorce
It was only about 50 years ago that eighty percent of divorces led to moms having full-custody and dads scraping by with some weekends and holidays, while, of course, providing child support in the way of money to their ex-wives. But these days we’ve come to recognize that children need their dads, and not… Read More »
Alternatives to Legal Separation in Florida
If you and your spouse really want to split up, but are prevented from getting a divorce due to religious, financial, or insurance reasons, perhaps you’d like to think about getting a legal separation in order to live apart while remaining legally married. But alas, Florida is one of a minority of states in… Read More »
Adapt Parenting Plans Based on Kids’ Ages
In Florida, a shared custody plan that keeps both parents deeply involved in the lives of their children is what the courts favor following a divorce. While that certainly looks different for every family, there are guidelines that parents may want to consider as they develop a plan that will best address the needs… Read More »
Making Sense of Your Divorce When Kids are Involved
Getting divorced can be quite painful, and the angst often lasts long after the final papers are signed, particularly when children are part of the equation. For some couples, making sense of a life that’s been turned upside down can be a seemingly impossible pursuit. But it is achievable, with a little time, effort,… Read More »
Don’t Make This Mistake Before Your Divorce is Finalized
Your divorce is long overdue and is taking its toll—the constant bickering is driving you mad. It seems like the smart thing to do is to get out of the house now, avoid the relentless foul exchanges, and find yourself a bit of peace and quiet. Or is it? Maybe Not In fact, you… Read More »
Staying Together for the Kids: Is it a Good Idea?
There are lots of reasons that aren’t love that keep people tethered to their marriages; protecting kids from the disruption of a divorce is a biggie. If that’s your reason for sticking with your marriage, perhaps you should consider these questions: How long is long enough? If you’re staying together for the kids, have… Read More »
Arguing for Parental Fitness for Transgender Parents
Custody disputes are nothing new. For transgender parents, however, the battles can become especially imbalanced, and even downright vile. The fact that a parent has transitioned becomes an issue raised as a reason to limit custody and/or visitation rights all too often. And judges may incorrectly believe that a transgender parent could have a… Read More »
Keeping the Best Interests of the Child in Mind
As families split up and decisions are made about children, it’s important, from both an ethical and a legal standpoint, to consider the best interests of the children. While individuals may differ on what, precisely, that means, the law has some constructs with which to consider the matter. One of the key issues to… Read More »
