Category Archives: Divorce Mediation
Same-Sex Divorce in Florida
Late last month, Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi made clear that she would oppose same-sex divorce in Florida, according to a recent article from CBS Miami. Specifically, Bondi filed papers to prevent Heather Brassner’s petition for divorce from her former partner, Megan Lade, from going any further in the Florida court system. Since same-sex… Read More »
Science and child custody: Scheduling solutions
For many Florida families, trying to coordinate child custody schedules can be a significant challenge. When parents divorce and remarry, they very often find themselves dealing with the child custody arrangements of their new partners, which can wreak havoc on the scheduling system that they have come to accept within their own divorce. One… Read More »
Finding a great divorce mediation attorney
For Florida spouses who are in the early stages of divorce planning, finding a good attorney is a top priority. The attorney who assists with one’s divorce will have a great deal of influence over the process itself, as well as the eventual outcome. For those who want to end their marriage using divorce… Read More »
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 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 »
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 »
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 »
The benefits of divorce mediation
Divorces can result in nasty arguments and many months, even years, in litigation. This is not usually the intention when couples first start divorce proceedings but it happens all too often to couples trying to get along and finalize their divorce. One way couples can reduce the stress of divorce is by using a… Read More »
More siblings: lower risk of divorce?
Researchers continue to study divorce to see why couples get divorced and who is most at risk for getting divorced in the future. In their effort to see what may lead to divorce, a new study suggests that the number of siblings may impact a person’s risk of divorce. The study by researchers at… Read More »
