The vast majority of people who decide to marry give little thought to the fact that they may experience a divorce in the future. However, the reality is that circumstances tend to change over time. Depending on the length of your marriage you may discover things...
Month: June 2015
Surprising counter-petition in high-profile Florida divorce
A Florida pediatric dentist is now claiming that his ex-wife may have acted inappropriately with regards to handling their finances during their marriage. Although the couple's divorce was finalized on June 4, the dentist filed a counter-petition that same week...
Supervised visitation: What you need to know
In most situations, parents have free access to their children during parenting time as determined by the child custody order, but sometimes, there are extenuating circumstances that bring the concept of supervised visitation into play. Whether you are seeking...
Child custody an issue in Florida Congressman’s divorce
In late May, Florida Congressman Alan Grayson filed court documents in what represents the latest round of a contentious and high-profile divorce. According to those documents, Rep. Grayson is seeking primary physical custody and sole decision-making authority over...
New study says divorce doesn’t have to hurt your health
Anyone who has even contemplated the idea of getting a divorce knows that it can take a huge toll on your emotional and physical well-being. However, a new study has revealed that getting a divorce may not increase your risk of long-term health problems later on.The...
Understanding how temporary alimony works in Florida
Ending a marriage is never an easy undertaking. Months and even years can pass by from the time that a spouse files his or her initial petition until the time that the court issues its final decree. This may seem like an eternity for both parties, but it can be an...
What should I include in a prenup?
Prenuptial agreements used to be thought of as only something for the rich, but couples across various socioeconomic levels are increasingly turning to prenups as a way to protect their assets and simplify the property division process in the event of a divorce later...
Florida’s stance on grandparents’ rights
Grandparents' rights have become an increasingly discussed aspect of child custody across Florida and the rest of the country in recent years. Many grandparents erroneously believe that they are entitled to visitation with their grandchildren no matter what, but in...
Dividing up property in your Florida divorce is not always easy
In a perfect world, property division during divorces would run straight down the middle. In other words, anything either spouse brought into the marriage would remain their individual property. Additionally, anything that both parties acquired together while married...