Category Archives: Family
FAQs About Timesharing In Florida
Unlike many other states, Florida does not use the term child custody in divorce cases that involve children. Instead, the Florida statutes refers to the time each parent spends with their children after divorce as ‘time sharing’, or ‘visitation.’ Timesharing is important because unless the case is an extreme one, such as one that… Read More »
Is Florida A 50/50 State?
Many people think that when they are married and get a divorce, marital property is split 50/50 between the couple but in Florida, that is not necessarily true. States that divide everything equally and straight down the middle are known as community property states, and Florida is not one of them. Instead, Florida divorces… Read More »
Understanding The Terms ‘Parental Responsibility’ And ‘Time Sharing’
Historically, when a couple got a divorce and children were involved, it was well known that one or both parents would get custody of the children. In some cases, both parents were awarded joint custody. The term ‘child custody’ was a common one in Florida, and throughout the United States. Today, that has changed… Read More »
How To Negotiate A Fair Alimony Settlement
Alimony is often one of the most contentious aspects of any divorce case. Even if your divorce started off amicably, the idea of monthly or yearly payments being made is not something most people want to think about. Likewise, if you need alimony but your spouse is aggressively fighting against it, you could face… Read More »
What Kind of Mediator is Right for You?
Mediation holds many benefits for couples going through a divorce. During mediation, both parties meet with a mediator who is a neutral third party. The job of the mediator is to facilitate conversation and compromise so the couple can reach an agreement without the need to enter litigation. Therefore, mediation often allows couples to… Read More »
Debunking Common Myths Surrounding Premarital Agreements
Today, more people are drafting a premarital agreement before getting married. While premarital agreements have many benefits for couples, there are still many myths surrounding them. If you are thinking about getting a premarital agreement, it is important to know what these myths are, and the truth behind them. Only then will you have… Read More »
How You Can Benefit from a Collaborative Divorce
Divorce is always very stressful, but the process does not always have to be as contentious as many people envision. There is also more than one way to get a divorce in Florida, and one of those is a collaborative divorce. Collaborative law is a form of alternative dispute resolution that allows you and… Read More »
When are Floridians Most Likely to Divorce?
Florida has had one of the highest divorce rates in the country for the past several years. The divorce rate in the state is 13.2 percent, with only three other states having a higher rate. There are many reasons a couple may choose to get a divorce but as it turns out, there are… Read More »
Rethinking Divorce
It is easy to think that divorce is the end of life as you once knew it. After all, your property may be divided, you may lose time with your children, and your marriage is over. However, divorce is much more than an end to a chapter in your life. As difficult as this… Read More »
How to Divide the Marital Home in Divorce
Divorce is an emotional process and it is sometimes overwhelming to think about all the terms that are most important to you. Property division is typically one of the most contentious aspects of any divorce and people often wonder if they will be able to keep the marital home. The home the couple lived… Read More »
