Family Law

If you are contemplating putting an end to your marriage, you already may have given some thought to your divorce timeline. For example, you might have decided to wait until after the holidays or another important occasion. On the other hand, you may be ready to get...

Your divorce can impact your children in a number of ways, causing emotional distress and uncertainty. Knowing of the changes taking place at home, your children may struggle to stay focused at school. Without adequate support and reassurance, the stress of a changing...

Divorce or separation is a challenging process, especially when children are involved. Florida law refers to child custody as parental responsibility and time-sharing. Parental responsibility refers to the rights and responsibilities each parent will have with regard...

Getting a divorce means you dissolve a legally binding contract. The law views marriage as a legal situation, which is why you must take legal action to formally end the marriage. Because of the legal aspect of ending a marriage, it used to be the case that you had to...

Going through a divorce is difficult enough on its own, but a divorce with children involved can be even more stressful. Particularly at the time when you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse decide to call off the marriage, you may not have concrete future plans. However,...

Amid a Florida divorce, you may feel pressure to concede on issues to conclude the proceedings more expeditiously. However, when it comes to parenting issues, this may prove detrimental to your rights. A parenting plan is one of the most crucial documents in a...

Even as a happily married couple, you might run into issues that could eventually lead to a divorce. Wanting to protect yourself financially is natural, and depending on your situation, you may want to consider obtaining a postnuptial agreement with your spouse. A...

Your prenuptial agreement (“prenup”) is a valuable document to have since it can protect your assets in the event that you and your spouse decide to end your marriage. However, not all prenups meet the requirements of law. A judge may decide that your agreement sets...

Marital property division is often a complex topic that few people in Florida may feel prepared for when entering into divorce proceedings. Throw in the potential of dividing up retirement assets, and many might view it as even more complicated. For many people, their...

When going through a divorce, it is impossible to avoid every source of contention and stress. However, it is possible to greatly limit the amount faced. This is where collaborative divorces can come in. A collaborative divorce offers a reduction in stress that...