Recent Blog Posts
Address tax returns during divorce mediation
During the course of a Florida divorce, couples face a long list of items that must be addressed. Property division and child custody matters are often the chief areas of concern, but there are a multitude of smaller details that also deserve careful consideration. The manner in which taxes will be handled for the… Read More »
Florida residents could see changes to alimony laws
Florida laws regarding spousal support have been an issue of much debate. A recent bill drafted in an effort to make changes to the current alimony laws was vetoed just hours before it was set to pass. The governor’s concern for citizens that have already entered into divorce settlements was cited as the reason… Read More »
Florida Congressman Alan Grayson begins divorce negotiation
Our readers likely know that any divorce can be challenging, but perhaps none so much as high-profile or celebrity divorce cases. In these cases, divorce negotiation issues such as child support, alimony or property division may be complex and often challenging. Such may be the case for Florida Congressman Alan Grayson after his wife… Read More »
Divorce mediation could help with pet “custody”
When Florida couples decide to divorce, the range of issues that need to be addressed varies according to the spouses involved. Some families will focus primarily on child custody issues; others will place property division at the top of their priority list. For those with pets that they adore, pet “custody” can become a… Read More »
What documents should you review after your divorce?
People getting divorced in Florida have several considerations to make during the divorce process. Where will I live? How will my budget change? How will it affect my family and friends? These are all very common questions individuals getting divorced ask themselves. While these are important questions that need to be answered, people getting… Read More »
How collaborative parenting can benefit families
Florida residents may wonder about ways to handle a divorce that is in the best interest for their children. It is unfortunately true that divorce can bring out the worst in some people. Some parents may find themselves prone to angry outbursts. A lower-earning parent may become defensive and overly protective. However, if both… Read More »
Why you should become familiar with your finances before divorce
In many marriages, one spouse typically handles the family finances like the budget, the day-to-day finances and long-term issues like retirement planning. While every couple manages their money in a different way, the husband is responsible for financial decisions in a majority of marriages in the United States. A survey by Fidelity Investments reported… Read More »
Why does military divorce seem so complicated?
Being in the military or having a spouse in the military can definitely create challenges in a marriage. When a military spouse is deployed for long periods, it can be very difficult to feel connected to each other. Even after the military spouse returns, the strain on the marriage may be too challenging to… Read More »
Common questions about divorce in Florida
When couples get married, they do not usually think about the possibility of divorce despite the fact that the half of all marriages in the United States end in divorce. Individuals thinking about getting divorced or spouses who have been served divorce papers probably have a lot of questions. People facing divorce often feel… Read More »
Longer deployments increase risk of military divorce
The overall military divorce rate in the United States has slightly decreased from the three percent increase reported in 2011, according to the Pentagon. However, the divorce rate among military members who serve longer deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan is higher than other military members, and researchers recently reported why. A study by the… Read More »
