Nesting is a practice where divorced or separated parents take turns living with their children in the family home. By switching living situations with each other on a regular schedule rather than forcing the children to travel between different habitations, they...
Family Law
How Does Parallel Parenting Benefit Families?
Traditional co-parenting arrangements do not work for everyone. Some parents have difficulty due to high conflict or communication breakdowns. If you find yourself fighting with your former spouse, parallel parenting may be more effective. Parallel parenting involves...
Safeguarding Your Retirement Assets in a Divorce
Divorce is a challenging process in which many of your personal interests are at stake. One particular aspect that may require special attention is the protection of your retirement assets. Ensuring the security of your retirement funds is important for ensuring a...
4 Added Complexities of a Gray Divorce
Divorce is never a simple process. When it comes to the dissolution of marriage among individuals aged 50 and older, additional challenges often emerge. As couples in this age group decide to part ways, they face unique hurdles that distinguish their experience from...
Strategies for Co-Parenting Success
Successful co-parenting is important for the well-being of children whose parents are no longer together. Therefore, parents need effective strategies to create a healthy environment for their children. Open Communication Many of the 14.56 divorces per 1,000 married...
5 Ways People Hide Assets During Divorce
Divorces have the potential to be messy, particularly when they involve high-value assets or contentious relationships. Florida adheres to an equitable distribution policy when dividing marital property. Individuals may utilize certain tactics to conceal their true...
How Can You Recognize Parental Alienation?
When you decide to co-parent your children, your hope may be that you and your former spouse can work together to maintain your child's best interests. Unfortunately, some parents may target their ex by harming the relationship between their child and their former...
The Equitable Distribution Law in a Florida Divorce
The standard for a contested property division is an equitable distribution. Equitable distribution begins with the assumption that the distribution is equal but aims toward a fair and just division. The court considers relevant factors, including the impact of the...
3 Signs of Marital Asset Dissipation
Divorce comes with many challenges, which only increase when one spouse sets out to decrease the value of marital assets. As a state focused on equitable distribution, Florida also takes into account marital asset dissipation. Unfortunately, some people do not realize...
When Does the Court Grant Spousal Support in Florida?
Not all divorces are alike. Some families have unique situations that require specific arrangements. However, these setups are not always agreeable to both parties of the divorcing couple. Certain divorce matters could result in disputes, including property division...