Building Stronger Futures For Families
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...
Everyone has heard horror stories about bitter divorce battles that drag on for years and leave both spouses in financial and emotional ruin. You do not have to end your marriage that way, though. While not everyone is a good candidate for it, divorce mediation...
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...
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...
The process of ending a marriage can be daunting. Even after deciding to divorce, either spouse may be overwhelmed by the thought of court hearings, custody disputes and asset division. When a couple files for divorce in Florida, they can pursue a simplified marriage...