Adopting a step-child can become a rewarding experience, but it can also pose many challenges. If you would like to adopt your step-child formally or have already done so, you might wonder how best to build a bond with your new family member. There are many ways to...
If you poll your group of friends, there is a good chance that at least one, if not more, will have a story about their divorce experience or the experience of someone that they know. As of 2020, the national divorce rate was a little less than half the marriage rate....
If you want to simplify your divorce and child custody process in Florida, the easiest way to do that is to establish a parenting plan between the two of you before you go to court. If you can present an acceptable parenting plan, it saves the court time in...
Some people who are seeking a divorce go into the process under the impression that divorcing spouses always split their property right down the middle. In reality, this is not always the case. Courts in Florida apply the doctrine of equitable distribution when they...
As an equitable division state, Florida requires the courts to determine the fair division of property during divorce. Assets include tangible items such as cars and the home, as well as retirement savings accounts. Splitting retirement funds can cause tension when...
One common misconception about divorce in Florida is that the children get to decide which parent they live with. That is up to the courts. The children's preference can affect the judge's decision, but it is never the deciding factor. The children's best interests...
Divorce can impact your life in a significant way, no matter what age you are when it happens. In recent years, gray divorce has begun to occur more and more. A gray divorce can have the same impact as one earlier in life, but there are also differences as well. By...
If you are considering adoption, you might wonder what to expect from the home study process. While it can be an intense experience, it is necessary to protect the best interests of the adoptee. Understanding what a home study entails and whether your situation...
If you are an active stepparent, you are a mother or father in every way except legally. When one birth parent is absent, it is sensible to make official that bond between you and the child. Adopting a stepchild can be a complex process. Knowing what it entails before...
Divorce conflicts may be inevitable in some cases, but they tend to prolong the entire process. Finding ways to compromise with your spouse can save you a lot of effort and mitigate the risks of straining your relationship further. During divorce cases in which a...