Monthly Archives: June 2023
Coping Strategies For Individuals And Families Going Through Divorce
Even when couples go into the process with an open mind and a focus on compromise and communication, divorce tends to be an emotional and stressful experience. Ending a marriage can bring a lot of uncertainty and even when it’s the right thing for a family, it can lead to feelings of grief and… Read More »
Relocating After Divorce
One of the most difficult aspects of divorce is that the decisions you make during the proceedings may affect your life in ways that you didn’t anticipate later on down the road. This tends to crop up most often when a former spouse and co-parent decides to move after a divorce has been finalized…. Read More »
Who Gets Custody Of The Family Pet?
Ending a marriage involves a lot of decision-making, including everything from deciding who, if anyone, will retain the family home to determining how personal possessions will be divided up. One thing that many families don’t consider, however, is that they’ll need to make arrangements for their pets. While dogs, cats, and other pets may… Read More »
Can Children Testify During Divorce Proceedings?
Family law cases tend to take an emotional toll on those involved. This is especially true for children, who may not fully grasp the implications of divorce or child custody proceedings. To help protect children from being exposed to the stresses of litigation, Florida law strictly limits the use of child testimony during family… Read More »
How Could My Marital Standard Of Living Affect My Divorce?
Maintaining financial security after divorce often proves challenging for many people. Most do not, however, have to sacrifice their lifestyle because their marriage is ending. Instead, how a couple lived before divorce can play a significant role in the types of financial assistance they receive after their marriage has been dissolved. Read on to… Read More »
What Is Equitable Distribution?
Each state has its own system for dividing up a couple’s property upon divorce. Some states, for instance, use a community property standard, which means that divorcing couples must split all of their marital assets 50/50. Florida, on the other hand, adheres to the equitable distribution standard, under which couples receive a fair and… Read More »
Important Things To Remember When Co-Parenting This Summer
While many children breathe a sigh of relief when summer rolls around and the school year officially ends, many co-parents find these months difficult to navigate. Without a set school schedule and with children perhaps wishing to go to summer camps, both parents may be trying to set up separate family vacations, which can… Read More »
Obtaining A Divorce In An Expensive Housing Market
The real estate market is constantly fluctuating, which can put couples in a tough spot when it comes to dividing real estate during divorce. Low inventory and an increase in housing prices in Florida could, for instance, encourage divorcing parties to sell, or could make them wary of doing so out of fear that… Read More »
