If you are having marital troubles and are considering divorce, you are not alone. While Bloomberg notes that recent divorce rates are dropping due to the way the millennial generation is approaching marriage, many couples are still divorcing or separating. Legal...
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What facts should you know about domestic violence?
Domestic violence affects many people in Florida each year. While the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence reports in 2015 there were over 107,600 reports to law enforcement, this likely does not represent every case. Many people are afraid to tell someone...
Can I adopt my spouse’s child?
Divorce is often challenging, but it can also provide exciting new opportunities. One of these may be the ability for you to start a new family. However, it is important to understand that certain aspects of officially establishing your new family may be subject to...
Top tips for holiday visitations with less stress and more fun
While the arctic fronts of this time of year do not reach as far down as coastal Florida, the winter holidays are here. Divorced families who prepare ahead of time may have a more relaxed holiday schedule. Here are some tips to make this holiday season a success for...
Financial strain brought on by post-divorce family law issues
The divorce process can be very tough in terms of one’s finances, but even after a marriage has been brought to an end various financial concerns may linger. Months and even years following a divorce, some people run into financial difficulties that threaten to derail...
Domestic violence: why divorce is in the best interest of the child
During divorce considerations, you may think about your children as a top reason to stay with your spouse. After all, children often have difficulty adjusting to split families. Very Well Family explains how children can experience confusion, frustration and may...
Ending your marriage during the holidays
The divorce process can be a challenge for couples regardless of the time of year. That said, certain periods can be particularly challenging, not only from an emotional point of view but also regarding the amount of free time that people have to focus on their...
How do you know if your spouse is emotionally abusive?
Every single day, many people in Florida both get married and get divorced. Marriages end for many different reasons and some are amicable while others are tense and emotional. Unfortunately, some relationships go on long after they should have ended because one...
Making a worthwhile effort at getting sole custody of your child
Perhaps one of the most concerning parts of getting divorced from your spouse in Florida is not knowing what is going to happen to the children both of you have shared. While it is not unheard of for divorcing parents to negotiate an amicable custody agreement, most...
Can you still parent effectively even after your divorce?
As your divorce moves towards being finalized in Florida, you face the reality of taking an uncertain future and making it your own. If you have had children with your ex, you may feel even more pressure to make a life-altering situation into something hopeful and...