Pensacola Family Law Blog

Divorce is a common event that couples experience. Most Florida marriages last approximately 14 years before the end, which may seem like a respectable length of time to try to work out marital issues. With that being said, however, there is a certain percentage of...

Getting a divorce is like getting married; it provides new beginnings, but it also requires some legal work. Obtaining a marriage license and discussing prenuptial and postnuptial agreements can be an important aspect -- not only when a couple gets married but also if...

Florida residents have likely heard of the case involving a sperm donor and a child support dispute. The dispute began when a sperm donor helped a lesbian couple have a baby. Months later, the two women asked the man for child support. This case has interested the...

A prenuptial agreement is a popular document used by many couples before entering into a marriage. Postnups are also getting increased popularity for Florida spouses who got married before having a pre-marital agreement. A postnuptial agreement can protect spouses'...

Any couple divorcing in Florida will see a judge during litigation of their divorce. Many couples may forget that the judge plays a huge role in how life will be after divorce. Judges are the ones who order visitation and custody agreements, in addition to determining...

Starting the divorce process at the beginning of the year can be exciting for some. There is much to look forward to after one gets out of an unhappy marriage. Before one heads to a Florida divorce court, there may be a few things to get together to ease the process....

We have previously discussed the backlash that can follow noncompliance of a Florida child support order. These types of orders are set in the court of law by a judge, and not following them can and will have serious legal repercussions. The judicial system takes...

There are many Florida couples who divorce daily and are able to be financially stable not long after. For many older couples, though, it may be harder. We have previously discussed complex property division and alimony, but have yet to discuss financial protection....

New Years celebrations may be spent counting down the minutes until midnight for many Florida residents. The new year brings new beginnings and it often gets people excited thinking of all of the possibilities the new year has to offer. Aside from many New Years...

When a Florida couple decides to wed and make a family together, many couples may see it best for the children to be with a parent rather than in daycare. Many mothers are faced with the decision to quit their job and stay at home to tend to their family, rearing...