Pensacola Family Law Blog

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...

When parents divorce, the most contentious issues are usually child-related. Sometimes, Florida parents are unable to agree, leaving their children in the middle. Fortunately, Florida State University researchers have acquired a grant in the amount of...

Property division and other financial matters are usually negotiated in divorce. Besides homes, Florida spouses often have disputes regarding who gets to keep the pet during property division. Most areas treat pets as property while others allow owners to have custody...

A number of unmarried parents would agree that matters involving their children can be quite frustrating. This is not just limited to who gets child custody but can also include decisions that are addressed in a parenting plan. In a recent case, two Florida...

Alimony has been a hot topic in Florida for several legislative sessions. Previous bills have been vetoed by the governor and come under fire by women's advocacy groups. However, current proposed changes seem to have the support of both sides and may lead to...

When spouses divorce, they must often divide up personal property and assets. The same thing for divorce is true for family businesses in Florida. The U.S. Census Bureau reported that nearly four million businesses throughout the country are owned by spouses. Reports...