Florida's alimony laws underwent a significant transformation with Governor Ron DeSantis's approval of a bill. The new law, effective July 1, 2023, brought about changes, including the elimination of permanent alimony. The new law affects couples currently undergoing...
Divorce
How courts determine spousal support
Spousal support in Florida can take various forms, including bridge-the-gap, rehabilitative and durational alimony. Each type serves a unique purpose, depending on the circumstances of the divorce. The Florida Statutes provides guidance to courts when determining...
How to create a parenting plan for custody in Florida
A parenting plan outlines how you and your coparent will share responsibility for your children after a divorce or separation. It should detail how you will divide time and other important information about child custody. Understanding the process of creating a...
How to address co-parenting issues
Co-parenting can be challenging, but it is essential for the well-being of your children. When parents work together effectively, children can thrive despite the separation or divorce. To overcome the many obstacles of co-parenting, you must take certain steps to...
How to discuss divorce with your children
Divorce is a challenging and emotional process, especially when it involves children. That is why parents must communicate with their children about this life-altering decision in a sensitive and thoughtful manner. While the conversation may be difficult, approaching...
How do assets classify in divorce?
When going through a divorce, you will come to a point where you and your spouse need to work on asset division. It may benefit you to know how assets classify. This makes it easier to tell what assets you have to divide. Community and separate properties The Business...
What can you do to help your children cope with divorce?
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...
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...
What challenges do gray divorcees face?
Decades ago, younger people tended to divorce more often than older adults. However, in the last couple of decades, the trends changed. In the U.S., the rate of divorce is highest for those between 55 and 64 years old. You are never too old to leave a relationship...
What can parents do to help children through divorce?
When parents divorce, their primary concern is for their children. And, often, divorcing spouses talk about ways they can make the divorce easier on their kids. For Pensacola, Florida, parents, there are a few options, both easier and harder. A harder option: nesting...

