Category Archives: Fort Lauderdale Family Law
Understanding Different Types Of Divorces
Divorce can be physically and emotionally draining experience. Indeed, many big decisions will be made during the process, among which is the type of divorce you and your spouse will have. The two most common types of divorce are contested and uncontested divorces. As the name implies, contested divorces are often more contentious and… Read More »
What Should You Include In Your Parenting Agreement?
When it seems inevitable that you are on the brink of divorce, it is important to begin to focus on the future and planning for the wellbeing of your children. A divorce can be extremely emotionally taxing, and developing future parenting plans is often the most contested issues. Couples often struggle to determine visitation… Read More »
What To Consider Before Getting A Divorce
If you are considering a divorce but have yet to take action, there are numerous things you should consider prior to going forward. In general, those pursuing a divorce believe their life will improve if their relationship ends. However, often times there is no clear cut answer as to whether divorce is the best… Read More »
Distribution of Wealth During A Divorce
One of the main concerns individuals face when going through a divorce is ensuring that they are being treated fairly during the allocation of financial resources. People are well aware of the common narrative of a couple going through a divorce and one person taking “all” their ex-spouse’s money. While this may be a… Read More »
Tips For Dads Going Through A Divorce
Divorce is a life changing event that most people never imagined would happen to them. The shock and emotional turmoil associated with a divorce can be devastating. The subsequent pain experienced by the children and those close to the family can be difficult to manage. During a divorce, one of the most sensitive relationships… Read More »
What is a Gray Divorce?
Typically, when someone thinks of a divorce, they envision a young couple ending their marriage after a few years of trying. However, the reality is that older couples are ending their marriages at a higher rate than young couples. This is commonly referred to as a “gray divorce,” a term that describes couples who… Read More »
Should I Have A Prenuptial Agreement?
Almost everyone goes into marriage thinking they have found their forever, never entertaining the possibility that the marriage may end in divorce. After all, why would anyone get married if they thought otherwise? Unfortunately, happily ever after is more sparse than most couples realize, and the reality is that many American marriages will end… Read More »
Opportunities for Florida Same-Sex Couples
Since the June 2015 Supreme Court ruling in the case of Obergefell v. Hodges same-sex couples across the United States can now enjoy various legal protections. The ruling mandated that every couple has a fundamental right to marry. With this recognition of same-sex marriage comes access to many rights protecting your assets and family…. Read More »
Timesharing in Florida
It is a popular misconception that set restrictions on timesharing are arranged during a divorce. However, in the state of Florida, the common idea of child custody is mostly a thing of the past. Instead, Florida state law now focuses on determining time-sharing and parental responsibility plans. The state of Florida has been a… Read More »
The Benefits of a Collaborative Divorce
The pain associated with divorce can be unbearable. Regardless of the reason, the separation of a family is tough on all parties involved. Fortunately, there are options in place designed to alleviate some of the stress of this difficult time. Increasingly in the state of Florida families are opting to use the collaborative divorce… Read More »
