by Wood Law Firm | Sep 22, 2019 | Divorce, family law
You may have mixed feelings about your job offer. On the one hand, it is a great opportunity. On the other, it means moving from Florida to Georgia, which will affect your 10-year-old daughter, Emily. Due to the proposed relocation, you will have to petition the court...
by Wood Law Firm | Mar 27, 2019 | Divorce, Firm News
Ah, spring break! Time to forget the books and head to the Destin, Florida, area for a week of fun in the sun and on the beach. But if you are under 21 years of age, you would do well to think seriously before drinking alcohol in Okaloosa County. Law enforcement...
by Wood Law Firm | Sep 27, 2018 | Divorce
Like other Florida residents who are considering divorce, you may be intimidated by the thought of a costly and lengthy court battle. Is there any way to end your marriage in a more civil and less stressful way? You may want to consider an uncontested divorce. What...
by Wood Law Firm | Jul 2, 2018 | Divorce, family law
If the marriage between you and your spouse is coming to an end in Florida, the two of you likely are most concerned about the effect your impending divorce will have on your children. Since they love you both and you both reciprocate that love, neither of you wants...
by Wood Law Firm | Apr 16, 2018 | Divorce, Firm News
Arguing over household chores is a common pastime experienced by couples in Florida and everywhere else. According to research, money and communication may be the two factors that determine whether such squabbles result in a couple ending their relationship. The link...
by Wood Law Firm | Apr 11, 2018 | Divorce, family law
Emotions can run high when parents in Florida decide to end their marriage. When the personal and romantic relationship between the adults comes to an end, the changes that ensue can be difficult or confusing for children. Kids may need to adapt to living in two...
by Wood Law Firm | Apr 3, 2018 | Divorce, Firm News
When Florida couples get a divorce, they may want to take steps that will help protect their finances. For example, couples might want to separate their joint accounts and open individual ones. They may also want to review their credit records to make sure they are...
by Wood Law Firm | Mar 19, 2018 | Divorce, Firm News
When Florida parents decide to divorce or end their personal relationship, one major priority is often ensuring that their relationship with their children is not a casualty of that same choice. This means that child custody issues can be among the most contentious...
by Wood Law Firm | Mar 12, 2018 | Divorce, Firm News
If a Florida couple needs to divide a 401(k) or another type of workplace pension plan as part of a divorce agreement, they will also need to get a document known as a qualified domestic relations order. A QDRO allows for a distribution in case of divorce without...
by Wood Law Firm | Mar 2, 2018 | Divorce
Over the past 25 years, the divorce rate for people over the age of 50 in Florida and across the country has more than doubled, and studies indicate that this number is continuing to rise. When people consider a divorce later in life, they face all the same challenges...
