It may be possible to take your child outside of Florida after a divorce if there is a compelling reason to do so. However, you will typically need the approval of the court as well as your child's other parent prior to being able to do so. There are a number of...
Fort Myers Divorce Law Blog
Resolving custody issues through a collaborative divorce
Florida law generally allows both parents to play a role in their children's lives after a divorce. However, there is no guarantee that you will receive as much parenting time as you'd like or that you'll have the final say on major decisions regarding your child's...
Safeguarding your art collection during a divorce
Getting married in Florida will involve a great deal of planning. This is particularly true if you are coming into the marriage with a high amount of assets. The fate of your art collection can hang in the balance if you aren't careful. No matter how well you protect...
The top reasons to choose collaborative divorce
When couples in Florida struggle in their marriage, divorce might be the final solution to their issues. However, deciding on which path to take in a divorce is another important decision couples will need to make. While some couples might end up in a drawn-out court...
Do you need a prenuptial agreement?
When Florida couples say “I do,” they think it will last forever. Unfortunately, many marriages end in divorce with people losing a lot of money as part of their settlement. This is why some people opt for prenuptial agreements before they even walk down the aisle....
What to know about “nesting”
One of the goals of a parenting plan is to minimize the interruption that your divorce will cause to your child's life. It may be easier to accomplish this goal by using a strategy known as "nesting". In such a scenario, your child would remain in the family's Florida...
What you need to know about relocating with children after divorce
Handling the divorce process in Florida when there are children involved is already a difficult task. But when you also have to deal with the issue of relocation, things can become even more complicated. Thankfully, there are things you can do to make the process...
Understanding collaborative divorce in a child custody case
In Florida, going through a separation or divorce is difficult enough, but when children are involved the process becomes even more complicated. One of the most important decisions that parents have to make during this time is what type of custody arrangement will be...
Dividing high-asset properties after a divorce
If you are getting divorced in Florida, you naturally want to retain all of your assets. This will be all the more true if they happen to be judged as very high in value. If this is the case, you will want to do all that you can to keep them from going to your spouse....
The top benefits of collaborative divorce
Florida couples who are seeking a divorce might want to consider an alternative to court. One of those is collaborative divorce, which carries certain benefits. If you’re considering going this route, it’s important to have the facts about it. You work with a team...