When parents separate, creating a plan for their children quickly becomes one of the most important and emotional parts of the process. Florida courts typically require parents to attempt mediation before allowing a judge to make the final call on timesharing and...
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Year: 2026
Will my divorce attorney need to talk to my child?
One of the most common concerns parents have during a divorce is whether their child will have to become involved in the legal process. Many parents worry that their attorney will need to interview their son or daughter or ask them to choose between their parents....
Time apart can increase divorce odds
One of the simplest things that can lead to an increase in divorce odds is when couples do not spend enough time together. This is not to say that time alone is always a bad thing, but too much time apart can cause a relationship to begin to deteriorate. One way that...
3 tips for keeping discussions focused on your children
Parents who are splitting up can’t avoid communicating with each other forever. Instead, they have to find ways that they can have productive discussions with each other. This is the only way they can talk about schedules, school events, medical appointments,...
Does your child have a say in the custody decision?
Yes, your child may be able to have a say in the custody decision during a divorce case. But it is important to point out that they cannot make this decision on their own. The court is not going to ask them to choose which parent to live with, for example, and allow...
How fast do you have to respond to a divorce in Florida?
Once you have been served with legal paperwork in Florida, the law typically gives you 20 days to respond. This is a relatively short timeframe, so it is important to act quickly. In a divorce case, there may be steps you want to take before you respond. Perhaps you...
Fairly addressing a marital home during a divorce
Divorcing spouses need to work out arrangements for their economic separation. They must divide both their property and their debts. The home where spouses live together may be their most valuable joint asset and may also be the collateral for their most significant...
When can child support be modified?
When parents aren’t together any longer, the noncustodial parent may be ordered to pay child support. This is a way that the court ensures that the financial expense of raising the children doesn’t fall on only one parent. Child support orders aren’t meant to remain...
Relocating with children after a Florida divorce
Custody orders in Florida outline time-sharing arrangements and the division of parental responsibilities. Both parents usually have a reasonable amount of overnight time with their children. Adhering to the schedule may become much more challenging when one parent...
What to expect during initial divorce consultations with lawyers
Having appropriate legal guidance can make a major difference during divorce proceedings. People who let their emotions guide the process instead of legal advice may waste time and energy pushing for unachievable goals. They may end up embroiled in more conflict than...

