Divorce is a life-changing event that can affect any married couple. It does not matter how old or how young the couple might be, or even how long they have been married. While many people might assume that older individuals are immune to divorce, there has been a growing trend of later in life separations. While spouses who are separating …
Termination of Parental Rights in Florida
It is no secret that one of the most important relationships in existence is that between a parent and a child. While courts recognize a parent’s right to raise a child however he or she sees fit, there are times when it is necessary to terminate the rights a parent has over a child. While this is unfortunate, there are …
Can Hiring a Therapist Help Your Divorce Case?
When most people think of divorce, the first thing that might come to mind is the courtroom drama. From lawyers, to judges, to testimonies and evidence, divorce is, at its heart, a legal matter. That does not mean, however, that the effects of divorce are limited to the courtroom. As many people are aware, concerns about a divorce do not …
Florida Alimony Reform is Again Moving Through Committees
The push for Florida alimony reform is once again moving through the committees. Read SB 668 at: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2016/0668/ByVersion Florida alimony reform changes can be widespread. Consider the following aspects of the bill: Alimony calculated based on the difference in income and length of marriage without concern for the needs. Court can only deviate if presumptive alimony is inappropriate or inequitable. …
The Effect of Bankruptcy in Asset Division in Divorce
In most divorces, there are a multitude of factors to consider. An individual might be faced with issues ranging from how to divide property to figuring out how much time each parent gets to spend with any children of the spouses. Sometimes, however, there are circumstances that can have a drastic effect on divorce proceedings, such as bankruptcy. While the …
What are the Different Types of Custody Arrangements?
It is no secret that divorce can be a complex and stressful process. Relationships involving children can come with their own unique situations, however. While most people typically think of child custody matters as a portion of divorce proceedings, custody proceedings are a completely separate matter. In fact, the focus of the court is primarily on the child and the …
Personal Health and Wellness Tips for Getting Through Divorce
As most people are aware, divorce can be a stressful process. While there are some divorces that are amicable and smooth, it is not easy to divide a life developed between two people, especially if there are children involved. Between attorney fees, property division, and the stress of the courtroom, it can be easy to lose track of your own …
Retirement Benefits and Asset Division in Divorce
In any divorce, parties are not only concerned with emotional matters that may arise throughout the divorce procedure, but also with the financial matters, mainly asset division, of a divorce. Deciding who gets the marital home and even figuring out how much alimony, if any, a spouse may receive can be stressful topics to deal with in addition to figuring …
Pet Custody and Care in Divorce
It is no surprise that many pet owners love their animal friends. According to statistics gathered by the American Pet Products Association, it is estimated that Americans will spend around $60.59 billion on their pets in 2015 alone. In many cases, pet owners may even consider their pets to be family members on par with children. What happens, then, when …
Inheritance and Property Division in Florida Divorce
One of the most common issues spouses will face upon divorce is that of property division. While spouses can make an out-of-court agreement as to what will be divided and how it will be divided, if it comes to the court, then the outcome may not be as the parties wish. Generally, the court will decide how to divide property …