Category Archives: Family
If I Move in with My New Partner, Will It Impact My Alimony?
A lot of life changes follow a divorce, and some of these changes can be significant. For instance, new relationships and living arrangements may be introduced, and if you are receiving or paying alimony and are considering moving in with a new partner, it’s essential to understand how cohabitation could impact your spousal support… Read More »
Navigating a Divorce Involving Mental Health Concerns
When a divorce includes mental health issues, it can make a difficult process even more intricate. The delicate nature of these cases requires careful consideration, compassion, and expert guidance. If either you or your spouse, or both of you, have mental health issues, it is possible your divorce will be affected. Talk through your… Read More »
How to Share Holidays Within Child Custody Agreements
One discussed concern for divorcing parents with kids is how to navigate holiday arrangements. Planning ahead and including this information within child custody agreements is essential as holidays are a time for family bonding and creating lasting memories, so there needs to be opportunities for both parents to share these special moments with their… Read More »
Florida Custody Disputes and Behaviors to Avoid
An aspect of a divorce when there are children involved is navigating custody. Some parents are able to work together and build a parenting plan, but others find themselves involved in arguments over who will be the custodial parent. Like most other states in the US, Florida court’s primary consideration when it comes to… Read More »
When Divorce Is Expensive and How to Keep Costs Down
There are emotional challenges, legal complexities, and, inevitably, financial considerations when a couple is going through the Florida divorce process. It is common to have concerns about the cost of divorce, and it is important to realize that not all situations lead to the same expenses and fees. If you would like to connect… Read More »
Stepparent Rights and Navigating the Path to Legal Recognition
Stepparents often share that their role is both rewarding and challenging. This is due, in part, to stepparents forming strong emotional bonds with their stepchildren and contributing significantly to their upbringing and well-being but not having the same rights as biological parents should a marriage come to an end. A Port St. Lucie family… Read More »
Prompting Factors for Child Support Modifications
Child support payments are a key part of many Florida household budgets, and in some situations the child support amount set when a divorce is finalized is the appropriate amount for years, but in other situations the amount needs to be adjusted as the parents income changes and evolves as careers progress with the… Read More »
Scheduling Breaks and Holiday Plans While Co-Parenting
Significant changes in personal schedules follow divorces, particularly when it comes to raising kids. For example, scheduling parenting time during summer breaks and holidays is something that will need to be reviewed. Scheduling is one of the many reasons that establishing a comprehensive parenting plan is crucial for divorcing couples who are seeking a… Read More »
Should I Separate or Divorce?
There is no “legal separation” in Florida nor is it required in a divorce proceeding. Deciding to split from your spouse is a deeply personal decision, and it is common for individuals facing the turmoil of ending a relationship to contemplate whether separation or divorce is the right path for them to take. If… Read More »
Divorce Timing and Conflict Levels
Because divorce is a time full of lifestyle changes, the process often leads to heightened emotions and conflicts, but there are things people can do to keep conflict levels low. For instance, one crucial aspect that often is ignored is the timing of the divorce. Timing can play a pivotal role in determining the… Read More »