Family Law

If you are planning to divorce, your financial future is likely at the top of your list of concerns. You may wonder how a judge might divide your property and whether you will have enough to support yourself and your children after the split. As in many other U.S....

Hammering out the details of your divorce when you have children can take its toll on even the most amicable split. Nothing can make a divorce contentious like trying to divide time with children. If both parents decide to share legal custody, does that mean you each...

One parent is the main earner in the relationship while the other takes care of the house and the kids. Does that sound familiar? If you are the main caretaker, you might expect to continue living with your children after divorce. There is no guarantee this will...

There are many factors that can change the outcome of a divorce, and you likely wish to capitalize on these if you feel that your spouse is wronging you in your marriage. A prime example of this is if your soon-to-be ex is guilty of adultery. Adultery refers to the...

When couples divorce, most of the things that they owe together are subject to division. But exactly how do you divide these assets? If you think that things should be a 50-50 split, you are correct — as far as that is the court's presumption. However, that is usually...

People cherish few possessions as much as their residence. Much income and effort go into purchasing and maintaining a home. However, a house can go up for grabs in a divorce. A common concern for couples who are separating is who keeps the home. Complicating factors...

Lawmakers in South Florida are trying to change Florida's time-sharing laws to protect children who may be at risk of parental harm. Legislators named the bill "Greyson's law" after a young child who died in a murder-suicide in 2021. How will the law affect...

When couples divorce, they may think at first that going to court is their only option. However, this is largely just a good option for people who simply cannot work out terms on their own. Most couples with a degree of amiability have the ability to do this. They can...

Child support determinations will greatly influence your budget and long-term planning. Whether you are paying it or receiving it, the child support calculation includes both parents' incomes, the number of children and the number of overnights in each parent's care....

A hot and often contentious subject during a Florida divorce revolves around your children. When you have to split everything, including the time you spend parenting your children, emotions often run at their highest. It may help to understand what legal custody does...