Category Archives: Family
Factors to Consider in a Gray Divorce
There is a current trend of gray divorces, or divorces that involve older individuals. These divorces are just as difficult as any other, but they also have certain complications that divorce cases involving younger people do not. This is largely due to the fact that older couples have often amassed a greater amount of… Read More »
Does Florida Recognize Common Law Marriages?
Many couples today wish to live together and act as a married couple, even though they have never obtained a marriage license or had an official wedding ceremony. This is known as a common law marriage. Sometimes, the couple involved even refer to each other as husband and wife. If you are currently living… Read More »
How to Talk to Your Kids About Divorce
Divorce is never easy, but perhaps the most difficult aspect of it is telling the kids. Telling your children that you and your spouse are breaking up is not something either of you should do on a whim, or that you should blurt out right before heading to soccer practice. Although breaking the news… Read More »
Is it Okay to Spy on Your Spouse While Getting a Divorce?
Divorce is always challenging but for some spouses, it is especially difficult. A person may believe that their soon-to-be ex-spouse cheated on them during the marriage, or that they are hiding assets. In these cases, divorces are particularly emotional and people find themselves taking actions, or considering actions, that they never would have before…. Read More »
What is Exclusive Possession of the Marital Home?
Living situations can become particularly precarious during a divorce. The marital home is where the parties reside during the term of the marriage, and normally, the names of both spouses are on the deed or lease. One of the questions that often arises when a divorce is filed is where are you going to… Read More »
What You Need to Know About Bigamy in Florida
For some of the people tying the knot in just one marriage is just not enough. Some people prefer getting married more than one time. When you are getting married to more than one person, this concept is referred to as bigamy and it is often frowned upon. This act is considered illegal in… Read More »
Who Gets Custody of the Pets?
Getting a divorce is rarely considered fun. You divide your bank accounts, property, retirement accounts, and more. The court has guidelines for how shared parenting works, or that fight might still be going on. There is one issue left though. Who gets to keep the family pets? Traditional Handling of Pets in Florida Divorce … Read More »
Is Mediation Required for Florida Divorces?
It is natural to assume that when a couple is going through a divorce, it will involve a long and bitter courtroom battle. However, that does not always have to be the case. Sometimes a couple can remain amicable and still resolve disputes involving equitable distribution, parental responsibility and more. Couples that wish to… Read More »
When and Why Can Alimony Be Modified?
When going through a divorce, monetary payments that make up child and spousal support are calculated pursuant to a very specific algorithm contained within the Florida Statutes. There is always a consideration of child support for the custodial parent, and sometimes spousal support payments (alimony) to the former spouse. The calculation of alimony is… Read More »
My Ex Isn’t Following Custody Orders – What Can I Do?
This isn’t an uncommon issue, unfortunately. One of the biggest issues that Florida courts see is disputes regarding time sharing. Some of the most common issues that arise when it comes to child custody include the following: Your ex is regularly picking up and returning the child later than the court ordered time. Your… Read More »
