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...
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Meeting with a divorce attorney for the first time
Before your divorce can be finalized in Florida, you'll likely need to meet with an attorney. The first meeting is usually brief as you'll discuss some basic information about your relationship and the reasons behind the divorce. It's a good idea to prepare a list of...
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...
What should you remember if you’re leaving an abusive marriage?
Making the choice to leave an abusive relationship isn't easy. In some cases, you'll have to think about children, which can make things even more complicated. Many people assume that this is as easy as just walking away or changing the locks; however, things are...
What to consider before seeking a collaborate divorce
The process of divorce has a reputation for being stressful, unnecessarily lengthy and expensive. While this can be the case for some divorces, the negative aspects of divorce can be effectively avoided when both spouses are willing to work together and...
What happens when a parenting plan needs to be modified?
Creating a child custody agreement takes a lot of work. When this is done, the parents have to determine what they feel is best for the child at that time. They can't think too far ahead or they may end up with a plan that doesn't work at all. One thing that parents...
Know how to handle a toxic ex in child custody matters
Co-parenting is an ideal way for some parents to raise their children because it enables them to make joint decisions that are for the child's best interests. Unfortunately, not everyone who has split up from their child's other parent is able to handle things in this...
Divorcing a narcissistic ex? Consider these points
Leaving a marriage that was fraught with strife is a challenging undertaking. It can be made worse in many cases, one of which occurs when you're divorcing a narcissist. This is a person who has no sense of empathy and who always views themselves as the victim. No...
Are you experiencing indirect parenting time interference?
Adjusting to the difficulties of sharing custody with another parent often takes some time, particularly for parents who still hold some ill will toward each other. However, after a sufficient adjustment period, some parents continue behavior that causes conflict or...
Don’t let these child support myths fool you
There are plenty of myths about divorce and custody that need to be debunked before you start going through the process yourself. These myths can be harmful and make it difficult for you to know what is actually to be expected.Here are several of the most common child...