Divorce is a traumatic experience for most children. Even if you know that their lives will improve following the divorce, your kids need time to cope with the loss of the household and family dynamic that they know best. The hardships associated with divorce do not...
Family Law
What happens if a divorced parent wants to relocate with a child?
Whether you want to move closer to family and friends or need to pursue an educational or job opportunity out of state, there are many reasons that you might consider relocating with your child or children while they are still minors. However, if your move will be...
The benefits of using collaborative law during divorce
The term “collaborative law” has been used a lot in recent years, and it is still a relatively new concept, particularly in the divorce process. You may still have conventional notions about what the divorce process is like and assume it always involves couples...
Florida legislature may end permanent alimony
Some ex-spouses who are paying alimony have criticized it as a form of welfare. Meanwhile recipients may need this support to maintain their lifestyle or to pay for training or education. This debate has been going on for a long time, but it gained momentum after a...
Florida prenuptial agreements
Some people may view signing a prenuptial agreement, also known as a prenup, as preparation for divorce before a marriage has even started. However, these agreements are an effective planning tool that can help protect both parties. Spouses may want to consider a...
Should you settle your Florida divorce case or go to trial?
If you and your soon-to-be-ex are truly on opposite pages when it comes to divorce issues such as child custody and how to split assets, going to trial might be your best bet. However, it is important to consider what a trial will mean for you and your family compared...
How to approach a family law judge
During a Florida divorce, many parents live in fear of the judge in the case. The judge indeed has a great deal of power to decide matters that affect the children or the divorce in general. When individuals understand what the judge can do, it will counsel their...
Consider the costs before going to trial
When going through a divorce in Pensacola, FL, couples are faced with numerous choices throughout the process. One of the biggest choices is whether to work toward a divorce settlement or to go through with a trial. Before making the decision, people need to be aware...
Child custody case leads to outrage among many
An unusual and controversial custody battle has resulted in a win for one mother who has been fighting with the state to regain custody of her daughter. The child custody case centers on a teenage girl with severe medical and behavioral problems that require...
Conflict, not military divorce, can impact many children
For most Florida military parents, the decision to end their marriage is not an easy choice to make. Parents worry that their kids will suffer from a fundamental change in the family's structure. In fact, many couples will remain together for many years after the...