When you and your spouse decided to divorce, one of your biggest concerns was likely how your children would react to this significant change in their lives. Although sharing parenting time can take time to get used to, it is a common experience for many families....
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Mediation puts you and your spouse in charge of your own divorce
Many couples facing divorce believe that the next step is litigation, and they dread having to deal with a lengthy and expensive court process. However, litigation is not the only path to divorce. Mediation is a popular option for several reasons including control...
How to adopt a child internationally
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...
What is a time-sharing transfer?
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...
3 commonly believed misconceptions about Florida divorce
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...
Parental rights and adopting your step-children
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....
Do not forget to divide these 3 assets in your divorce
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...
3 tips for choosing the right divorce mediator
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...
Working together to create a successful parenting plan
The state of Florida no longer uses the term “child custody” but instead reviews parental responsibilities and time-sharing through parenting plans. If you are facing divorce, the welfare of your children will be a priority. Working as a team, you and the other...
Will you lose your green card if you divorce your spouse?
While there are a few different ways to become a permanent resident of the U.S., marriage to a U.S. citizen offers one of the clearer, easier and faster paths. If you have a green card because of your marriage, it is normal to wonder if a Florida divorce may cause you...