Marital issues have had a large impact on the news over the past few years. From the overturning of the Defense of Marriage Act, to the Supreme Court’s decision defending the constitutional protection of the right to engage in same-sex marriages, a lot of big issues have been decided on a national scale. As most people may tell you, however, …
Marriage & Divorce in America
When it comes to marriage and divorce, a lot of data gets thrown around. Most people are familiar with the statistic that around 50 percent of all marriages end in divorce, and while this statistic is not too far off from the truth, there is much more data that can change the outlook of divorce in America. It is important …
Divorce Tips for Husbands
Divorce can be a difficult thing to deal with, regardless of who you might be. There are considerations in a divorce that are common to the majority of couples, such as how to divide marital property and who gets custody of the children, but some people have different considerations and concerns when it comes to divorce. While both men and …
Understanding Successful Step-Parent Relationships
In many cases, the effects of a divorce can reach much further than just the parties to the case, including any minor children involved in the case. Life, however, does not stop just because an individual has obtained a divorce, and it is likely that an individual might remarry after a divorce. While there can be some initial awkwardness between …
Protecting Children During Divorce
Divorce is rarely a simple process. In many cases, the divorce process can be a source of stress and frustration for the parties involved. While parties to a divorce have many considerations, such as support payments or property division, they are not the only ones affected by the stress that comes with divorce. Even though a child generally has little …
Same-sex Marriage Ruling: Outcomes and Issues
If you have been paying attention to the news recently, you may have heard about the recent Supreme Court decision holding that same-sex marriages are constitutionally protected. While this might seem to end the question on the legality of same-sex marriages in the United States, issues regarding same-sex marriages can, and do, still arise. Before getting to any lingering issues, …
Will My Children Have to Testify in My Divorce Case?
Going through a divorce can be a stressful and emotional time in a person’s life. This can be even truer for any children involved, as they generally have little to no say in the process. That being said, there are times when questions arise in court and when children might have answers that need to be heard. These can range …
Should I File a Paternity Case?
In Florida, paternity over a child is generally established at birth. Children born to a married couple are presumed to be the children of the two spouses in a marriage. There are times, however, such as when the father and mother of the minor child are unmarried, where the paternity may not be established at birth. In these situations, it …
Family Law Mediation Conferences
When a divorce is filed with the court, it can become an all-out battle, with each side presenting information in order to outdo the other side. Typically, divorce is seen as a combative process, where one spouse is pitted against another in order to obtain things like spousal support, property, and custody or visitation over minor children. While there are …
Avoiding Common Social Media Pitfalls
In the age of information, it is easier than ever to stay in touch with people. With that connectivity, however, come several drawbacks. Words that are said on social media services are rarely private, and in many situations they have been used as evidence in legal cases. While there are a number of social media pitfalls one can encounter while …