Category Archives: Fort Lauderdale Divorce
How to Successfully Co-Parent
While ex-spouses may harbor resentment towards each other, it’s usually in a family’s best interests for the parties to put these personal feelings aside and instead focus on the needs of their children. Although co-parenting can be challenging, it is well worth the trouble, as it is one of the best ways to ensure… Read More »
Developing a Parenting Plan
One of the most difficult aspects of many divorces is determining how parenting time and decision making responsibility will be divided. In fact, coming up with a time sharing schedule is not optional in Florida, but is required by law and is referred to as a parenting plan. Parenting plans are binding contracts that… Read More »
The Differences Between Divorce and Annulment
While most people are familiar with the concept of divorce, few are aware of how it differs from an annulment. This is an important distinction, as seeking an annulment is often much easier than obtaining a divorce, so if you were recently married and have questions about whether you qualify for an annulment, it… Read More »
Don’t Forget These Assets During Divorce
One of the most difficult aspects of divorce is property division. Even when a couple generally agrees on who will retain which asset, the process can still be difficult, as it requires accounting and identifying all marital and non-marital assets and obtaining appraisals. While most divorcing couples don’t forget to include bank accounts, real… Read More »
Common Postnuptial Agreement Mistakes
Signing a postnuptial agreement is one of the best ways that couples who are already married can safeguard their futures in the event of divorce or death. Unfortunately, failing to comply with certain requirements when it comes to drafting a postnuptial agreement can lead to the entire contract being thrown out, forcing the parties… Read More »
Commingling Your Home
Florida is an equitable distribution state, which means that in the event of divorce, a couple’s assets will be divided equitably between the two parties. Although many people interpret this as meaning that a couple’s property will be distributed equally, the reality is that Florida law only requires that the assets be divided fairly…. Read More »
Is My Pension at Risk?
When many people think of dividing assets during divorce, they imagine splitting up bank account funds, personal possessions, and possibly the family home. While these kinds of assets do generally need to be divided and distributed upon divorce, the fate of some lesser known assets must also be addressed. Pensions, in particular, are an… Read More »
Undoing a Mediated Settlement Agreement
Mediation has become an increasingly popular choice for many divorcing couples who want to avoid the cost and stress of litigation. Whether mediation is entered into voluntarily or as a result of a judge’s court order, the negotiation process remains the same and is overseen by a neutral third party who attempts to help… Read More »
What are the Consequences of Failing to Pay Alimony in Florida?
Those who fail to comply with court orders in Florida face stiff penalties. This is especially true in family law cases, where a failure to pay child support or alimony as required by the court could have a serious impact on a child or former spouse’s quality of life. If your own ex-spouse is… Read More »
Planning a Summer Vacation After Divorce
Vacations are an important way for families to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life and focus instead on bonding with each other. This continues to be true even after divorce, although planning a vacation may become more difficult, especially if there are scheduling conflicts, which are perhaps the greatest hurdle… Read More »
