In Florida child custody disputes, mediation could be a term that divorced spouses encounter. Mediation refers to settling legal matters with an unbiased third party. Mediation has many benefits, such as coming to an agreement without court fines or taking up time. If...
Month: October 2020
What are the pros and cons of sole legal custody?
Aiming for sole legal custody can have its benefits for parents in Florida. Once a parent has sole legal custody of their child, they can raise their child and make decisions without dealing with input from their former spouse. However, getting sole legal custody can...
Common financial issues of divorce
Couples who are facing divorce in Florida may have to confront a great deal of emotional, mental and physical stress. However, one of the biggest hurdles to overcome when divorce is eminent is navigating financial issues such as the division of assets. If you're going...
5 ways to prepare for your life after divorce
Divorce is more than the end of a marriage. It's also the start of the next phase of your life. There will be a lot of changes and adjustments to make. Besides negotiating (or litigating) a fair property division settlement and child custody plan, you can take steps...
Know that alimony sees no gender
A survey published by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) in 2018 shows that the number of women who find themselves paying child or spousal support increased in recent years. Some legal analysts suspect that this emerging trend may be a sign that the...
What approach to mediation is best for my Florida divorce case?
Divorces are often complex to sort out. Children and assets tend to slow down the process more than other factors, especially if one or both spouses have hurt feelings and are unwilling to find common ground. Litigation can be quite costly and often has a way of not...
When might a Florida judge opt for split custody arrangements?
It can be difficult coming to terms with the prospect of not getting to see your children every day if you and your child's other parent split up. You may have never given the thought of having your kids divided up among each of your homes, though. There is such a...
Is my divorcing spouse a narcissist?
You can be so sure that you know someone until your relationship is tested and they show their true colors. Tragically, people can be married to a person whom they loved for many years until that person changes beyond recognition. Feeling that you no longer know or...