Navigating the New Normal: Co-Parenting Strategies in a Digital Age

In an era where digital technology permeates every aspect of our lives, co-parenting has seen significant transformations. The rise of digital tools has brought about a new dimension to managing shared parenting responsibilities, offering streamlined communication and organizational capabilities that were previously unimaginable. However, as much as these advancements facilitate logistical coordination between co-parents, they also introduce nuanced challenges that …

Updates In The Law – March 2024

AGREEMENTS – MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT FRENKEL  v. COSTA So2d      (Fla. 4th  DCA 2020) 45 FLW D2285 (10/7//2020) FOR AN ORAL MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO IN OPEN COURT TO BE VALID AND ENFORCEABLE THE COURT MUST INQUIRE AND THE PARTIES MUST ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY HAVE DISCUSSED ALL TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT WITH THEIR ATTORNEY OR HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO DO SO.  THIS …

Updates In The Law – February 2024

As of February 2024, there have been a couple important updates to laws that you should know about, see below.   ATTORNEY’S FEES – ENTITLEMENT CLETCHER v. CLETCHER So. 3d       (Fla. 2d  DCA 2022) 47 FLW D2043 (10/7/2022) THE TRIAL COURT’S ORDER REQUIRING  THE HUSBAND TO PAY ATTORNEY’S FEES TO THE WIFE WAS REVERSED BECAUSE THE WIFE HAD A GREATER …

Why Second Marriages Do Not Last

Marriage is not for the faint at heart. It is something that requires a lot of work from both spouses. It takes time and effort to keep the spark alive. In many cases, marriages just do not work out. Roughly half of them lead to divorce. A divorce can be brutal. The process is long and expensive. Going from married …

How a Midlife Crisis Can Lead to Divorce

You have probably heard of the term “midlife crisis,” and imagine middle-aged men buying sports cars. While that is one common outcome of a midlife crisis, such a transition can trigger a person to engage in other regretful activities, such as having affairs or getting divorced. A midlife crisis often occurs between the ages of 40 and 60. As people …

Why Do People Still Get Married?

When it comes to relationships and marriage, things have changed in the past decade. People are waiting longer to get married. Many are foregoing marriage altogether. Indeed, the average age of marriage continues to rise. In 2022, the median age for marriage was approximately 30.5 years old for men. Women were a little younger, at 28.6 years old. Relationships are …

Picking the Right Partner

What is the secret to a successful marriage? Many people will say it is picking the right partner. Sure, you could marry the nicest, smartest, richest, or most beautiful person in the world, but if they do not complement you, then it is not going to work out. When choosing a potential partner, you need to empower yourself. Too many …

Toxic Communication That Can Ruin a Marriage

Words are hard. They say that communication is important for a marriage, but many couples fail in this department. It is safe to say that many people do not know how to communicate well. They may stay quiet and fail to express their feelings. Your spouse may ignore you when you share something important. They may use negative body language …

Six Stages of Marriage

Feel like nothing has been going right in your marriage lately? If so, you are not alone. Marriages ebb and flow. Sometimes, things are smooth. In other cases, the ride is bumpy. You may wish that your relationship was the same as it was when you first got married. You may wonder what happened and long for those days again. …

Signs Your Spouse Does Not Respect You

A relationship can only last if there are essential elements in place. One of them is respect. If your spouse does not respect you or you do not respect them, your marriage is not going to last. Mutual respect is crucial in a marriage. Without it, divorce will surely be on your mind. Respect can mean different things to different …