For many Florida spouses who are separating, few things are more important than the results of the property division process that occurs during a divorce. The outcome of the division of marital wealth can have a lasting impact on one's financial standing for many...
Year: 2015
Jon Gosselin seeks child custody of one of eight children
Many Florida readers are familiar with the names Jon and Kate Gosselin, who are featured on the reality television show "Kate Plus 8," formerly known as "Jon and Kate Plus 8." The show focuses on the family's life raising a set of sexuplets, a pair of twins and an...
Tips for addressing the family home during property division
The end of a marriage can be a difficult time in the lives of many Florida residents. Coming to terms with the fact that one's trajectory is about to change can be stressful, and the emotional reaction that many spouses have is to hold on tight to those things that...
Could parents lose child custody over “unschooling?”
Florida readers may be aware of a controversial custody fight between a family of 12 and authorities in their state of residence. The state has removed 10 minor children from the care of their parents after a complaint was filed with child protective services. The...
Mother denied child custody in bitter case
When a romantic relationship ends, the former partners are often left with hurt feelings and, in some cases, bitterness. As a result, some who have children together often have a hard time agreeing on what is in the best interest of their children. In a case such as...
How shared child custody agreements benefit children
Parents who are divorced or divorcing are often still emotional over the collapse of their relationships. Because of this, many Florida parents battle with each other regarding child custody arrangements. Of course, a number of parents will argue that they are the...
Mother loses child custody following school presentation
Child custody cases can be difficult for everyone involved. Florida parents find this even more intimidating when their children are taken by child protective services. A boy's presentation at an anti-drug event in school may have cost his mother child custody. The...
Divorce from an abusive spouse allows a fresh, safe start
A divorce can be one of the most emotional experiences anyone can have to endure. However, staying in a marriage in which domestic violence is present is much worse for a spouse than divorce. In the last five years, domestic violence issues have increased throughout...
Father sentenced for non-payment of child support
Parents who fail to pay court ordered child support could find themselves in jail. Florida residents may be interested in learning about a father who will be spending the next two months in jail, even though he paid the balance owed in child support. He is known as...
Major life changes can lead to divorce for Florida residents
Couples choose to divorce for a number of reasons. Some of the reasons for divorce commonly cited by Florida spouses include infidelity, financial woes and irreconcilable differences. For others, the effects of major life changes, such as child births, job changes and...
