Many people visualize a divorce as two former lovers battling it out in court to see which one can come out on top. While there are some divorces that are like this, it doesn't always have to be that way. Collaborative divorce in Florida can be a much less combative...
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What if I’m charged with domestic violence during my divorce?
Sometimes, marriages don’t end well. You and your spouse may have had more than a few heated arguments over the years. Now, you have decided to divorce because your marriage just isn’t working. Yet divorce brings even more stress and emotion into your relationship....
Collaborative divorce helps restructure family relationships
A lengthy and often contentious divorce in court is hard on everyone in the family. Concern for the effect on their children and future family relationships is why many couples turn to the more respectful option of collaborative divorce. Understanding how it works...
How to develop a parenting plan in Florida
When you have children and are seeking a divorce from your partner, you need to cast aside any disagreements you two have to try to co-parent agreeably and allow your children to thrive in their new reality. Florida law outlines the minimum requirements a parenting...
How can you help your child through divorce transitions?
Having to move and adjust to living in single-parent households are two realities many children of divorced couples have to process. But, from their perspective, they might feel simply feel confusion and frustrated with all the new routines and logistics of living...
Could a DUI affect my child custody arrangement?
If you are going through a child custody dispute as well as a charge of driving under the influence (DUI), you no doubt feel incredible stress. You worry about your future and those of your children. In particular, you worry whether the charges against you could...
What you need to know about property division and divorce
If you are thinking about divorcing your spouse, you are likely to face a bit of uncertainty. After all, you must adjust to a new way of life after your marriage ends. Nonetheless, having a strong financial foundation is apt to make your post-divorce life easier....
How to find common ground in your divorce
The divorce process can often be challenging. If one spouse decides to fight the other at every turn, it can draw things out and keep you stuck in a courtroom. This not only means you will have to devote a lot of time to the process but also you will spend a lot of...
Your options for collecting past due child support
Child support is a financial obligation and requirement in cases wherein a child's parents do not live together. If your children live with you, then the Florida court probably awarded you child support, which your children's other parent must pay. If he or she fails...
How does divorce work in Florida?
When you are ready to end your marriage, you may feel overwhelmed at the thought of taking legal steps to separate. Understanding what to expect from the divorce process can help you overcome your anxiety and fear. Either spouse can file for divorce in Florida for any...