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Tips on Preventing a Disastrous Divorce
Often, divorce proceedings can be fueled by emotions, rage, jealousy and the wrong advice, all of which can lead to terrible decisions. All of the stress, planning, preparation and compromising will be for nothing if you make any of these surely avoidable missteps. Divorce litigation can be both mentally and emotionally overwhelming. Bad divorces… Read More »
Should People Continue to Live Together After Filing for a Divorce?
Regardless of how cordial couples may be, after filing for a divorce there may still be some ill will and discontent from both sides. Divorces tend to have a continuous impact on divorcees emotions as well as their finances. In many cases, couples will fail to think about their living arrangements before filing for… Read More »
Collaborative Law is the Future of Family Law
Collaborative law is an advanced practice of law created to assist families in bringing resolution to their disputes related to family law. Even the worst and most difficult disputes are held in an open, courteous, truthful, rational and dignified atmosphere. For the most part, the family law court system has often served as an… Read More »
Stalking Crimes in Florida
Law enforcement and the courts throughout the State of Florida take stalking offenses extremely seriously. Typically, stalking charges happen together with other crimes, such as domestic violence. Criminal stalking charges can be filed against anyone that participates in conduct with the intention of causing the victim emotional distress. Although most stalking charges result from… Read More »
The Differences Between Assault and Battery
When it comes to assault and battery, although the two charges are comparable in nature and both comprise of some level of violence, the two are explicitly different from each other. In the State of Florida, assault and battery are both given separate definitions. How to Define an Assault? In Orlando, assault is defined… Read More »
Does Remarriage Have an Effect on a Previous Divorce?
Moving on from the significant changes of divorce takes time and effort, but most divorced spouses will eventually enter a new romantic relationship, and some will choose to remarry. The ramifications of divorce last way beyond the final judgment and often include obligations and rights that do not disappear simply because the marriage is… Read More »
How to Handle Trusts in Your Divorce
Dividing property in divorce is one of the most challenging aspects of the process. The more diverse the types of assets a couple owns, the harder it is to figure out how to fairly divide and value the property. One type of asset that can be particularly tricky to address are trusts. Many couples… Read More »
Does My Spouse’s Disability Matter in Divorce?
All relationships take work, and every couple will face times of challenge that will test the strength of the marriage. Adding in additional stressors, such as the disability of a spouse, can make keeping the relationship together even more challenging. Marriages end for all kinds of reasons, but a reasonable question may arise when… Read More »
Child Custody and Controlling Childcare Decisions
Dividing parenting time following a divorce or separation requires both parents to give up control when the child is with the other parent. This necessary acquiescence can be hard to extend, especially if there are trust issues. However, in most instances, each parent has authority to make decisions about the child’s daily needs without… Read More »
Holding Your Ex Accountable for Unpaid Child Support
Raising a child in a single parent household is challenging on all levels. Children rely on their parents for everything, from providing their daily needs to emotional and financial support, and the demands of single parenthood are high. Trying to meet all these demands without financial contribution from the other parent is almost impossible…. Read More »
