When looking to the changes in life over the past twenty years, one of the biggest is that of the involvement in technology in daily life. In today’s day and age, it is difficult to find someone who does not use some form of social media, whether it is Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or one of the many other social media …
The Role of a Florida Divorce Attorney in Your Case
If you have been involved in a divorce before, or know someone who has been involved in a divorce, then it is no surprise that the divorce process can be both stressful and complicated at times. While it is not unheard of to have parties to a divorce represent themselves, working with an attorney can provide a world of difference …
Grey Divorce: The Trend of Later in Life Separations
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 …