Protecting And Taking Care Of You
In Florida, you can ask the court for a domestic violence injunction if someone in a qualifying relationship has committed domestic violence or if you have a factual basis to believe domestic violence is about to happen. The court can order that person to stay away...
Parents in a custody dispute often worry about how a judge will view their actions. Courts focus on the child's best interests. A parent's choices, habits and conduct can affect that decision. Some behaviors may raise concerns about safety, stability or the ability to...
Many people rely on a spouse’s employer plan for health coverage. Once the divorce becomes final, that coverage usually ends. Reviewing your options before the divorce is final gives you more time to compare plans and avoid a break in care. Can you stay on your...
When your business partner is also your spouse, the line between personal and professional never fully disappears. What happens in your marriage can affect the company and what happens with the company can affect your marriage. This is why planning ahead with the...
When parents in Florida divorce or separate, they need to come up with a parenting plan that can outline the responsibilities of both parents. Time-sharing is one of the most important aspects of a parenting plan because it outlines how much time each parent spends...
A high-asset divorce in Florida does not automatically result in a 50-50 split. Courts use equitable distribution, which means the judge must review the property, debt and financial history to decide what result is fair. The court first separates marital and separate...
Florida courts start with a presumption that equal time-sharing is in a child's best interests, but that presumption can be overcome with evidence. A parent who wants a different schedule usually must show why a 50-50 arrangement would not serve the child's needs in...
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...
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....
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...
