Divorce and Family Law Blog

Buying a home is a big decision. If you are married, you may wonder whether you can purchase a house without involving your spouse. This question often comes up during separation, financial disagreements, or second marriages.  In Florida, the answer depends on several legal and practical factors. Even if only one spouse signs the paperwork,… read more

Divorce is often an emotional and time-consuming process. However, in Florida, some couples can take advantage of a faster, more straightforward option known as a simplified dissolution of marriage. This simplified divorce process is available to spouses who meet certain legal requirements and agree on all major issues in their separation. If you and your… read more

Domestic violence can leave you feeling scared, overwhelmed, and unsure of what to do next. If you are being harmed or threatened by a spouse, partner, or someone in your household, you have options to protect yourself and your children. The questions below are focused on helping victims understand safety steps, protective orders, and how… read more

People going through a separation or divorce in Orlando often hear the term “confidential marriage” online or from friends and wonder if it applies to them. The idea of a marriage being private or hidden from public records can sound appealing, especially during difficult personal situations. However, the concept of a confidential marriage is often… read more

Questions about child custody are often emotional and urgent. They are particularly difficult when parents disagree about what is best for their child. A common question in Florida family law is whether a mother can legally prevent a father from seeing their child. In most cases, the answer is no, but there are important exceptions. … read more

As delightful as the holidays can be, they can also present a time of great financial stress. You might be worried about how to handle extra childcare during the school break, pay for gifts, and support special outings.  Understanding how these additional expenses fit into your existing agreement or a future order of child support… read more

Florida’s public policy is that minor children should have frequent and continuing contact with both parents after they separate or divorce, and that parents should share in the same rights, responsibilities, and joys of child-rearing unless it is found not to be in the child’s best interests. To this end, parents are encouraged to work… read more

While the Christmas season can be the most wonderful time of the year, for many, it is not. Mental health professionals have documented the uptick in depression during the holidays. And for people who are newly divorced, this can be an especially difficult time of the year.   The holiday season can bring on a… read more

Navigating the child support system can be confusing, regardless of whether you’re paying support or receiving it. Many parents wonder what support payments cover, how the payments are calculated, and how long the support lasts. The sections below answer five frequently asked child support questions people commonly have about Florida law. 1. What Do Child… read more

A child custody calendar or timesharing schedule is a detailed plan for when the child will spend time with each parent. It helps the parents organize time-sharing and visitation when they have a child together. It can help provide clarity about the time-sharing schedule and potentially avoid conflict and confusion between the parents. What Is… read more