Category Archives: Family
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 »
Can Grandparents Fight for Visitation Time in Florida?
Family units are complex. When a couple gets a divorce and children are involved, parenting issues, including who the children will reside with, becomes an issue. Unfortunately, these disputes are not always limited to the parents. Sometimes, one or both parents will forbid grandparents from seeing the children, and this is often a devastating… Read More »
Four Benefits of Establishing Paternity of Your Child
When two people are married and they have a child together, it is presumed that the husband and wife are both the biological parents of the child. Unwed parents that have a child together are not given the same presumption. Due to this, it is essential that unmarried couples establish paternity early, as it… Read More »
Signs of Child Abuse After Divorce
Divorces that involve children are some of the most difficult, and the challenges do not always end once your divorce case is over. Once your child starts spending time at the other parent’s house, you will have no way of knowing what is happening while they are there. In the best of situations, children… Read More »
Do Not Forget About Your Will When Getting Divorced
When you are getting a divorce, there is a lot to think about. You may be worried that you will lose the assets most precious to you or worse, you may lose custody of your children. You are likely also wondering what your life will look like once the divorce is final. These are… Read More »
