Monthly Archives: April 2020
Guidelines for Co-Parents During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Recent events regarding the COVID-19 pandemic have caused upheavals in most of our lives. However, parents who share custody of children may also face unique obstacles during this time, as complying with a time sharing agreement may not be feasible or even safe. To learn more about your own custody options during the pandemic,… Read More »
Keep an Eye Out for These Signs of Financial Trickery During Your Divorce
Many couples are able to amicably resolve their divorces, making sure to maintain open and honest communications throughout the dissolution process and taking great care to disclose all financial assets. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, making it especially important for those who believe that a spouse may be attempting to hide assets… Read More »
Terminating Beneficiary Designations Upon Divorce
While life insurance policies help provide financial security to a policyholder’s loved ones upon his or her death, they can also cause confusion when a couple decides to divorce. For instance, many people choose to list close relatives like spouses as their beneficiaries on these policies. Although this can be advantageous during marriage, it… Read More »
Do I Need a Property Appraisal for My Home?
For many of us, our homes are one of our most valuable assets, which makes any determinations related to home ownership extremely important during divorce proceedings. Before deciding whether one spouse will be permitted to retain the exclusive use and ownership of the residence, how the other party will be compensated, or whether the… Read More »
What Factors are Considered When Determining Child Support?
In Florida, parents are obligated to financially support their children. This is true regardless of whether a child’s parents are married or even still in a relationship, which is why child support plays such an important role in divorce proceedings. Judges take a number of factors into account when making child support determinations, but… Read More »
Recognizing the Signs of Parental Alienation
Many recently divorced couples who share children initially struggle to navigate their new lifestyles, which includes implementing custody orders and visitation schedules. Unfortunately, some parents use that discomfort and unfamiliarity and take it out on their former spouses, not in person, but through parental alienation. Whether this takes the form of a parent attempting… Read More »
Lawmakers Introduce New Child Custody Bills
Last month, two bills were introduced by Florida lawmakers that, if passed, would require judges to presume that a 50/50 split between two divorced or separated parents is in the best interests of their children. This change could have a significant impact on custody arrangements in the future, so if you and a former… Read More »
How Using Social Media Could Affect Your Divorce
Over the last few years, social media has come to play an increasingly important role in how we share information and ideas online. While it is true that social media platforms can provide an easy way to stay in contact with friends and family, they can also have negative repercussions for those who are… Read More »