Divorce and Family Law Blog

Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). It involves negotiations that are facilitated by a neutral third party. Unlike arbitration, the mediator does not make a decision. Instead, the goal of mediation is to encourage divorcing couples to work together closely to resolve their divorce issues – and hopefully lessen the number of… read more

Any asset deemed a “marital” asset is subject to equitable distribution under Florida divorce law. Non-marital assets are kept separately and, therefore, not subject to distribution. For most couples, deciphering the differences between marital and non-marital assets is complex. While categorizing assets is one of the more difficult tasks in a divorce, it is necessary… read more

The reasons a couple may divorce range from falling out of love to interpersonal issues that cannot be resolved. However, new research has shown that the state of the economy may play a role in whether couples file for divorce or not. While money is not the cause of every couple’s divorce, it is often… read more

Unfortunately, there is no easy way to inform children about a divorce. While it is best if both parents discuss the upcoming divorce together, experts agree it is more about how the information is provided than who discusses it. Children will have questions and parents need to not only be prepared to break the news,… read more

A common inquiry among divorcing parents is that of favoritism – specifically, whether or not the courts favor the mother over the father in custody disputes. While from a statistical standpoint it would appear mothers win more custody battles than fathers, a custody outcome typically has little to do with the gender of the parent…. read more

In Florida, marital property and other physical assets fall under equitable distribution. While some states rely on community property, Florida uses equitable or fair distribution. But, just because the state offers “fair” does not necessarily mean that physical assets are split 50/50. If you are filing for divorce in Florida, it is best to consult… read more

Florida law allows both parents to be awarded time with their children after a divorce or separation. But, if a parent is found unfit, they may have limited time sharing, supervised visits or not be granted any visitation. Behaviors that pose a risk to the child – such as neglect, sexual or physical abuse and… read more

If a divorce involves children, the parental responsibility for making decisions for the children must be considered. We are not talking about custody or time-sharing, but about decision making responsibility. If the parents cannot come to an agreement regarding how decisions are to be made regarding major decisions for the children, such as health, education… read more

Filing for a military divorce in Florida poses unique issues that a civilian divorce would not encounter. This is why it is important you hire a Florida divorce attorney that has experience with military divorces. The laws are specifically set up to protect the active duty military member and protect them from being held in… read more

Both divorce and bankruptcy simultaneously represent the end of one chapter and the beginning of the next. The decision to file either is usually preceded by months or years of financial and emotional stress. Quite often, these two life-changing decisions occur at or around the same time. In fact, financial problems may have played a… read more