Divorce

You may notice certain behaviors or financial activities by your spouse that could indicate marital asset dissipation or the intentional depletion of marital assets in anticipation of divorce.  When this happens, it’s crucial to act quickly to protect your financial...

At some point, every married couple faces difficulties. These can range from minor to severe, but how a couple overcomes these challenges shapes the future of the relationship. One of the most important aspects of any relationship is communication. Without this, a...

When you inform your child you are getting a divorce, their behavior may change. The idea that their parents are separating can be challenging. Hence, they may act differently. Here are four behavioral issues you may notice: Getting into trouble at school Your child...

Divorce is usually the result of a breakdown in communication, trust and/or mutual respect within a marriage, leading to irreconcilable differences and the decision to end the relationship. Abuse in a marriage is also a leading cause of divorce. While physical abuse...

There are typically two approaches to divorce proceedings in Florida. People can either cooperate with their spouse via an uncontested divorce or they can take an adversarial approach and pursue a contested divorce. Contested or litigated divorces require that people...

Co-parenting after a divorce requires one essential thing – cooperation. While most divorcing couples will make a good go at this and raise their children well enough, it is not feasible for some divorcing couples. Examples include when violence or abuse was a problem...

If you see that a decision to divorce is imminent, that can give you time to prepare by gathering financial documents, considering your goals for the divorce process, looking into local divorce laws and wrapping your head and heart around what is coming. This...

Co-parenting after divorce can be much different than parenting together during a marriage. Parents need to redefine their relationship and take intentional steps to co-parent successfully. How can you do this? Below are four tips that may be beneficial as you move...

It’s no secret that every married couple has their ups and downs. Getting past these obstacles together can solidify the union. Unfortunately, that’s not how it works for some couples and a significant number of marriages end in divorce. While divorce is something...

In a Florida divorce, several types of alimony may be awarded. One option is durational alimony.  As the name suggests, this alimony is only provided for a specific time. The goal of durational alimony is to provide financial assistance to the spouse who requires...