Divorce

Although many people have navigated the divorce process more than once, some have never done so as a parent and do not quite know what to expect. Even seasoned individuals can falter when making divorce decisions that impact their children for the first time....

Having jointly accrued debt can be a natural consequence of having been in a marriage for some time. You buy things together, you share a credit card, one (or both) of you go to school, it’s quick to accumulate.  Just like assets, debt will need to be divided as you...

Navigating the tumultuous waters of divorce is tough, and trying to keep up with your work at the same time might seem like a Herculean task. Some people may worry that their careers will go downhill as they deal with the divorce, but this doesn’t have to happen. ...

You really would have preferred an uncontested divorce, but it wasn’t meant to be. You and your spouse simply cannot come to any private agreement on one or more important issues – and that means litigation. A private judge is an alternative to traditional courtroom...

You expect that your marriage will last forever, but there are times when this isn’t how things go. Recognizing the less common signs of a marriage ending can be challenging, but it's essential to pay attention to subtle shifts in your relationship.  Watching for some...

Most of the things you read about divorce tell you it will be bad for your children. That can place a lot of pressure on you to stay together for your kids, even if it’s not right for you. The truth is divorce can actually be better for your children than staying...

Florida has a long history of restricting the legal recognition of same-sex couples. This stance came to an end in 2015, when it was determined that the state-level ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional on a federal level. Today, same-sex marriage is allowed...

When you and your ex-spouse divorced, you agreed on several matters. But you may alter some of them when circumstances that led to the order(s) change. Florida's family court uses a fully integrated, comprehensive approach when making decisions. Thus, if your new...

It has always been a common choice for one spouse to prioritize the family over their career even in families where both spouses work. After all, childcare and similar professional services can be prohibitively expensive and may cost far more than the spouse would...

While custody will no longer be an issue if you divorce when your children are over 18, you will still have concerns, and so will they. Many people rely on their parents to support them through college. If you have given your children this gift, they may be terrified...