Year: 2013

Florida readers may be following media coverage of a high-profile divorce that has shocked many within the American financial industry. The case centers on the former Chairman of a major metropolitan Board of Trade and his estranged wife. The two have been embroiled...

Among the chief concerns of Florida spouses who are preparing to divorce is how to handle the division of marital property. Real estate poses a particular concern, due to the large volume of uncertainties surrounding the value of a home and its likelihood of selling....

When it comes to advice concerning the end of a marriage, the vast bulk of what is written is geared toward advising women. Wives are presented with a wide range of resources concerning their legal options, financial planning and negotiation strategies as they prepare...

For many Florida spouses, the hardest part of a faltering marriage is knowing when it is time to pull the plug. We are taught to work out marital problems, and in many cases that is the best approach. There are some unions, however, in which marital damage simply...

The vast majority of child custody cases that come before a Florida court involves two parents who are struggling over the care and custody of their shared child or children. However, not every child custody matter fits that mold. In some cases, family members other...

Florida residents may think of custody and visitation conflicts existing only between parents, but more often these days grandparents are making their way to a courtroom to attempt to exercise their rights. This has some people asking if the court system has the right...

Divorce can be a harrowing situation, signifying the dissolution of what a married couple had hoped would be a successful marriage. Amid the emotions, ranging from sorrow to anger, that can flood a couple during a divorce, it can be easy to overlook critical details...

Leaving behind the issues of divorce is what many former couples strive for after the proceedings end. Though some parties are able to go through the process amiably, issues can arise months or years after a divorce has been finalized. Child custody is one of the main...

Even celebrities may find themselves in the middle of a family law issue. Many in Florida have been following the divorce issues faced by pop star singer Usher which has caught significant media attention. Recently, another chapter in the saga has been unfolding. The...

The divorce process is never easy and the more affluent the couple involved, the more difficult settlement negotiations can become. However, in the case of Rupert Murdoch, the wealthy CEO of The News Corporation, and his wife Wendy, their divorce process is not likely...