If you and your spouse are considering divorce, there are several routes that you can take — one of which is an alternative dispute resolution called family mediation. The premise of mediation is sitting down with your spouse and an objective third-party to work...
When you are in the midst of a divorce, you often experience a wide array of emotions. Some days, you may feel grief and anger over your marriage ending. Some days, you may feel frustrated about dividing assets with your spouse and trying to reach a parenting plan...
Children navigating the turmoil of their parents' divorce in Florida may react in vastly different ways. Factors that may influence their response include age, maturity and living arrangements. Because children lack experience and may not have learned effective...
The idea of bringing up a prenuptial agreement may make you feel uneasy. However, the truth is that a prenuptial is nothing to fear. In fact, this formal legal agreement can provide you and your spouse with clarity and peace of mind. When you start a discussion with...
If you have found real estate to be a lucrative business, protecting your portfolio from your upcoming divorce is crucial. Your spouse may share some ownership of your real estate properties. A divorce settlement could cause you to sell off your properties and leave...
Many people think of divorce as an emotionally charged process in which both spouses fight it out over anything from custody arrangements to who gets the marital home. So it is natural if you dread what your own divorce will bring. Still, it is possible to preserve a...
If you and your same-sex spouse wish to divorce, you may face challenges that divorcing heterosexual couples do not. FindLaw explains that prior to the landmark 2015 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, many states, including Florida, did not recognize...
If you assumed your spouse’s last name at the beginning of your marriage, you may be thinking about switching back after your divorce concludes. In Florida, a judge may restore your previous name in your final judgement of dissolution of marriage. You may then use the...
Gaslighting is a common form of emotional abuse. If you are a victim of gaslighting in your marriage, your spouse will use lies and manipulation to assert control over your life. Over time, these behaviors cause you to lose confidence and self-esteem. Medical News...
Your divorce in Florida will no doubt take a toll on you personally, but it will also have a dramatic impact on your kids. For them, the conclusion of your proceedings introduces an entirely new family dynamic, one which can lead to continued tension depending on your...
