If you weren’t considering divorce earlier this year, you may not have noted that after years of debate among Florida politicians, permanent alimony is no longer an option for divorcing spouses. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the law after state representatives removed...
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Is mediation required in Florida divorces?
Divorce is a challenging and emotional process, and each state has its own set of rules to guide couples through the legal intricacies. In the state of Florida, mediation is a significant aspect of the divorce process, but the requirements for mediation vary depending...
Changes in the new year could mean child custody changes
The holidays are an exciting time for families. They also signify the end of the year and beginning of the next. For co-parents, the holidays are a time to show that they can work together as a team in the best interest of the children. However, once the holidays are...
Why presenting a united front as divorcing parents is crucial
While parenting doesn’t come with an instruction manual, and there isn’t a “right” way to parent, every divorcing couple should consider certain tried and tested parenting strategies. When couples decide to part ways, the one challenge they’re likely to face during...
Which debts are subject to division in a Florida divorce?
Couples tend to share almost everything after getting married. They may buy a house together and deposit their paychecks into a shared checking account. They may also start using shared credit cards. Each spouse may have their own card that contributes to the overall...
Do Florida landlords need to allow emotional support animals?
Landlords, employers and other businesses have had to accommodate individuals with specialty-trained service animals for decades. In recent years, more people than ever before have sought special accommodations for animals that they own. Many people will claim that...
How exactly does divorce affect children’s well-being?
Divorce can be a challenging time for families because parents have to realize new ways to relate to each other while learning new parenting techniques. The impact this can have on the children varies; some may react in an understanding way, while others may struggle...
Can one parent choose to leave Florida with their children?
Many people have heard stories of vindictive parents who intentionally try to cut someone else out of the lives of their shared children and would like to avoid such scenarios for their own families. One of the ways a vindictive parent might achieve that goal is by...
Can you afford to keep the marital home?
The end of a marriage brings with it a host of uncertainties. One of the most pressing concerns for many is the fate of the marital home. Can you keep it? Should you keep it? The answers to these questions can affect your emotional well-being and financial future....
Can a mother refuse to present a child for paternity tests?
Unmarried fathers have certain legal protections in Florida. However, those protections are not automatic like the protections extended to mothers and married fathers. Unmarried dads in Florida usually need to add their names to the birth certificates of their...