Florida's divorce rate is decreasing. The reason for the decline is multifaceted, not the least of which is that fewer people are tying the knot these days. Yet, despite the dip, people in certain professions seem to land in divorce court more than the average...
In Florida divorces, one of the most emotionally difficult issues that estranged couples must deal with often relates to their children. Child custody and parenting time can be complex and rife with dispute. Still, there may be sufficient common ground for the parents...
In Florida, there are several types of alimony that can be awarded as part of a divorce. Several factors are considered in every case. Often, a spouse who is seeking alimony will request that it be provided permanently. With permanent alimony, certain criteria must be...
When a person is unable to manage his or her property, finances or personal care, it may be necessary to appoint a guardian for that person. A guardianship is a legal proceeding in Florida where a guardian is appointed to act on behalf of an incapacitated person,...
Having children can be enormously rewarding. A child custody dispute, though, can threaten your relationship with your child. You might be faced with limited visitation or losing sole physical custody, or maybe your simply not kept up to date on everything that is...
You don’t need us to tell you that divorce can be a highly contentious process. Spouses sometimes end up making serious accusations against each other, regardless of whether they’re true. This mud-slinging can be the result of pent up emotions, but there’s usually an...
When parents are married in Florida, they generally live together and are each a part of raising their children. This includes being there to make the major decisions together in addition to sharing in the day-to-day responsibilities. How the couple shares these...
Adoption is one of the many ways to build a family. For anyone who is interested in pursuing adoption in Florida, there is helpful information available about the process. With an adoption, a legal relationship is created between the adopted child and the adoptive...
When Floridians enter into second or third marriages, they are commonly advised to enter into a prenuptial agreement that governs how assets will be divided in the event they someday decide to get a divorce. Unfortunately, some individuals who follow this advice come...
Domestic violence is an unfortunate problem in Florida and across the United States. For people who are victimized, there often seems as if there is no way out. In other cases, there are false accusations made and people find themselves facing criminal charges and...
