
Parenting after Divorce in Florida
Divorce, divorce, divorce is the only thing on your mind when you are going through a divorce. Although important and life impacting, there are other aspects of a divorce that need to be taken care of above all else. The most important behavior to maintain throughout a divorce is to be a good parent. It is understandable to have deep emotions during a divorce, but it is important not to take...

Divorce and Social Media Do Not Mix
Social media posts are public. Let me repeat, social media posts are public. This means that even if you click the “friends only” tab to post your information, it is still considered public. Divorce and social media do not mix. After divorce, emotions are flying and lots of bad decisions take place. Do not risk having more problems by going on Social Media to rant and rave about your ex. This...

Alimony Reform in a Long-term Marriage
Florida politicians have made Alimony Reform a target of recent bills and they seem to be picking up steam. The change included in the bills are ever present because people are already talking about reducing their Alimony payments if the bill passes. However, this has an adverse effect on an ex spouse relying on Alimony to make ends meet. This leaves people in a particularly nasty situation...

Financial Disclosure, Necessary or Not?
The problem with Financial Disclosures in a divorce, paternity, or custody trial is that the majority of information disclosed is already known to both attorneys and judge in the case. Very rarely does any new information come up that persuades a judge to lean one way or another. However, the law is the law and Financial Disclosure is required and tedious. The best way to deal with a case...

Prenuptial Agreements in Florida
Prenuptial Agreements are not just for protection and defense against a potential money grab. Prenuptial Agreements make good sense to have in any marriage because they create known boundaries on property brought into and gained during the marriage. Setting these guidelines up before the marriage takes place should not be considered an adversarial move against your spouse, but as a way to...

How to Escape a Violent Relationship
Relationships are hard, and violent relationships are impossible. There are no good ends to a violent relationship, but the best thing to do is to walk away and free yourself from the torture. Do not feel like you are alone and helpless. There are safe ways out of a violent relationship and there are people here to help. The best thing to do is equip yourself with the right resources and...

Divorce after Leaving Florida
Getting away from an ex partner before, during, and after a divorce is common and understandable. However, do not just pick up and move the moment divorce is mentioned because moving to a new state or country without consulting the courts can be problematic and cause further hardship on you, your ex partner, and your children. The courts in Florida take divorce seriously and need to be...

Equitable Distribution in Florida
Equitable Distribution in Florida is a sound theory, but in practice, there are always parties who don’t understand the intricacies considered when dividing up marital assets. There are even prenuptial agreements to consider when dealing with divorce and equitable distribution in Florida. The best way to go about figuring out how Equitable Distribution will affect you is to put your financial...

Restraining Order in Florida
There are few things in this world that are unacceptable on every level, and one of those things is domestic violence. The legal ramifications of proven domestic violence are extreme for a reason, and they will almost always include a Restraining Order and/or jail time. Restraining Orders are free to file and will establish a precedence for further legal action. Breaking a Restraining Order is...

Does Religion Make a Difference Regarding Divorce?
Religion is an important aspect to a relationship, but in regards to legal matters, religion has little effect. This is confusing to most people because their Religion is a controlling factor in their lives.