Mediation has grown in popularity in recent years. It's now the go-to option for couples here in Florida and elsewhere in the United States who want to resolve their divorce as amicably, quickly and as confidentially as possible.Divorcing spouses who decide to pursue...
Month: January 2020
Florida lawmakers may soon put an end to lifetime alimony
Members of the House Civil Justice Subcommittee signed off a Republican-backed bill aimed at eliminating lifetime alimony payments in Florida this past week. The bill's supporters must now wait for the same piece of legislation to heard by state senators. If...
A Florida mom is arrested for interfering with child custody
Florida parents have two different options when it comes to reaching agreements about how to share custody of their kids. They can broker a deal among themselves whether alone or with the help of a mediator. If they can't work out a resolution among themselves, then...
How can divorce mediation help with pension discussions?
Divorces in the past used to only be able to be resolved by couples duking it out in front of a judge in a Florida courtroom. Many spouses who disagree with one another now pursue mediation instead of litigation though. If you and your ex have pensions that you don't...
Concerned about cost? Consider a pay-as-you-go attorney
Many people are worried about cost when they look into divorces and the expenses that can pile up because of them. It can be overwhelming to hear someone say that a divorce cost them thousands of dollars, for example.There are ways to handle the costs associated with...
What situations may result in you losing custody of your kids?
Most Florida judges aim to keep kids and their parents together whenever they can. They do this because they believe that it's in the best interests of the children to do so. Some instances are just too serious that it becomes impossible to allow a parent to continue...