If you have ever considered adopting a child from a country outside of the United States, you are not alone. According to Pew Research Center, Americans adopted more than 5,000 children from other countries in 2016. Nonetheless, it is not always easy to know how to do...
If you intend to share parental responsibility for your kids with your ex-spouse, you may expect to have some struggles adjusting to your new arrangement. Negotiating a comprehensive parenting plan may help to set reasonable expectations. It may also be good for your...
Divorce has the potential to be either complex or simple, depending on the circumstances and the willingness of the involved parties to compromise. With all of the regulations and the information out there, it may be difficult to discern between the true facts and the...
Adopting your step-children gives you the ability to participate in their important life decisions. However, the most rewarding aspect may be that formalizing your relationship can provide children an unbreakable bond and give them a sense of security and family....
In the early years of your marriage, you and your spouse opened a gift shop that attracted local Floridians as well as tourists. The shop has enjoyed much success. However, now that you are facing divorce, what will become of your family business? Here are three...
If your marriage is heading for an inevitable end, you may have some conflict in your relationship. Still, conflict may not be good for anyone in the family, including your kids. By avoiding unnecessary conflict during your divorce, you may build a healthy...
Florida provides divorcing couples several pathways to receive a legal dissolution of marriage. Anyone who has lived in the state for six months or longer can file for divorce. Reviewing these options can provide clarity during a potentially challenging time....
If you and your spouse have chosen divorce, you know it is time to move on with your separate lives. Unfortunately, finding a path forward can be just as difficult as making the decision to separate in the first place. From complicated questions about dividing assets...
If you are planning to end your marriage, you have probably already thought about dividing your marital estate. Essentially, the marital estate is everything you and your spouse own, including your home, cars, savings and cash. During either a simplified or standard...
Gone are the days when you had little choice but to end your marriage through a bitter court battle. Today, divorce couples may opt for alternative forms of dispute resolution, including divorce mediation. With mediation, you work with a mediator to reach consensus on...