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Divorce is often an emotionally draining process, but it does not always have to be contentious. In Florida, couples have the option of a collaborative divorce, a method designed to minimize conflict and promote resolution. A collaborative divorce focuses on...
Divorce is a challenging and emotional experience for everyone involved, but it can be especially difficult for children. As a parent, you want to minimize the impact of the separation on your kids and help them navigate this transition as smoothly as possible....
During a divorce, equitable distribution occurs with more than property and assets. One of the most complicated and frustrating issues involves the division of debt. While the Florida statutes subject all marital liabilities and assets to a division between spouses,...
One of the biggest mistakes that people make in the midst of a divorce is to overlook their social media use. Before you file for divorce, you should understand how your social media accounts factor into the final settlement. Understanding responsible social media use...
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...