The divorce process is always difficult for everyone involved, and it can be even more difficult when there are children involved. The process can be time-consuming, confusing, and emotionally draining. However, once a divorce is finalized, new questions and problems can arise. Divorced couples need time to adjust to the new dynamics of their life. When children are involved, they …
Complexities in Military Divorce
Divorce is a complicated and difficult process for anyone involved. Family law is complex in every state, and Florida is no exception. However, divorce can be even more complicated for the men and women of the United States military. State laws governing divorce often differ from one state to the next, but for most people seeking divorce that has little …
What is a Confirming Adoption?
Adoption can be a complicated process and arises in a variety of situations. Sometimes, a spouse that you share children with passes away and when the time is appropriate for you, you make the choice to remarry. You and your new spouse may determine that adoption is appropriate for your new family. Other times, a parent may not be in …
Protective Injunctions and Requirements of Proof
Divorce is a difficult decision. Choosing to pursue divorce involves a great deal of personal reflection and planning. It is never easy to see a relationship that you have invested so much time and energy in begin to fall apart. There are a number of reasons that people choose to pursue divorce, each reason personal to the individuals involved. Unfortunately, …
Child Support and School
Parents usually want only the best opportunities for their children. For some families, a religious or secular private education may align with a family’s beliefs or wishes for their children’s education. In such circumstances, many families find themselves making sacrifices to ensure that high tuition bills can be paid and other school-related costs are taken care of. However, what happens …
Be Mindful of Privacy Laws When Collecting Divorce Information
There are a number of reasons that bring people to a place where they consider divorce as an option. In many cases, lack of trust can be a major issue in a marriage. This lack of trust can manifest itself in many different ways, and at some point may become too large of an issue to ignore. When this happens, …
Artificial Insemination and Other Issues in Same-Sex Divorce
Almost every person going through a divorce can tell you that it is a difficult process and can be even more difficult when children are involved. These problems present unique challenges to same-sex couples seeking divorce in Florida because there is much less related case law for judges throughout Florida to use as guidance in determining the parameters of a …
Reasons You Should Not Represent Yourself During a Divorce
The divorce process can be extremely stressful, especially when you take into account the financial impact it can have. Divorce can have serious short-term and long-term effects on personal finances, especially in situations in which a divorce itself is contested or when the terms of a divorce cannot be mutually agreed upon. However, the advantage of seeking out skilled legal …
Dividing Retirement Plans in a Florida Divorce
The financial aspects of a divorce can be extremely complicated and often confusing. Florida law, and the law of many other states, can be difficult to understand when it comes to determining how a court might divide particular financial assets when finalizing a divorce. Retirement plans and pensions are no exception to this, and the division of those assets can often …
Summer Vacation for Divorced Families
Summer vacation is always a concern for families with children. Even in households where both parents are still together, summer vacation brings many questions. How will we keep the kids busy? If we are both working, how will we pay for childcare expenses? What type of vacation will we have? Will our kids be ready for the next grade? All …