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While the mention of divorce might conjure images of heated arguments to the imagination, very few people actually want to undergo a contentious separation. If you would rather have a smooth, amicable and low-conflict divorce, mediation can help you achieve it....
Divorce can be a scary time. You can be afraid of making mistakes, admitting that you have problems or accountability. The result can be a reactive divorce where you fight your spouse. If you want your divorce to be collaborative, you need to be ready to separate your...
Adopting a stepchild in Florida can be a rewarding and meaningful process, solidifying the legal relationship between a stepparent and their stepchild. However, you need to understand the steps involved in this type of adoption to ensure a smooth and successful...
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...