What if your ex does not respect your boundaries after a divorce

What is parental alienation?

Divorce often brings negative and powerful emotions that can affect the entire family. When couples end a marriage, anger and fear may prompt one adult to systematically alienate the children from the other parent by manipulating their emotions and causing parental...
What if your ex does not respect your boundaries after a divorce

Dividing debt in a Florida divorce

The process of divorce can be both emotionally and financially challenging. One of the primary concerns for many couples is determining how to divide their shared debts. In Florida, the division of debt follows the principle of equitable distribution, which means that...
What if your ex does not respect your boundaries after a divorce

Getting ready for child support payments

If you are in the middle of bringing your marriage to an end, you might have a myriad of legal stressors to work through. From the division of marital property to child custody, divorce can generate high levels of stress and uncertainty. In addition, if you have kids...
What if your ex does not respect your boundaries after a divorce

How can parental alienation affect your divorce?

Divorce is a sensitive matter with many moving parts and a number of complicating factors that can affect the outcome. Some of these factors are seemingly insignificant matters, while others are significant and possibly life-altering behaviors such as parental...
What if your ex does not respect your boundaries after a divorce

What rights do unwed fathers have in Florida?

Parenthood lasts a lifetime, but romantic relationships may not. An unwed father may find himself in a struggle over a child when he splits with the mother. Each state has different laws regarding paternity and time-sharing, and Florida’s statutes do not make it...
What if your ex does not respect your boundaries after a divorce

Do Florida divorce courts divide property equally?

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....
What if your ex does not respect your boundaries after a divorce

Does equal legal custody mean equal time?

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...
What if your ex does not respect your boundaries after a divorce

When you keep the kids but not the salary

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...
What if your ex does not respect your boundaries after a divorce

How does adultery affect the outcome of a divorce?

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...
What if your ex does not respect your boundaries after a divorce

The relationship between alimony and asset division

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...
What if your ex does not respect your boundaries after a divorce

Who gets the house after a divorce in Florida?

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...
What if your ex does not respect your boundaries after a divorce

Legislators seek to change time sharing law

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...
What if your ex does not respect your boundaries after a divorce

What can mediators do for a divorcing couple?

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...
What if your ex does not respect your boundaries after a divorce

How does the State of Florida determine child support?

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...
What if your ex does not respect your boundaries after a divorce

What are the type of custody awards?

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...
What if your ex does not respect your boundaries after a divorce

Does wealth factor into divorce arguments?

When going through a divorce, many people may wonder how much of an impact assets and finances actually have on the divorce itself. While finances do often contribute to a couple’s decision to split up, does it impact the proceedings, too? The impact of wealth...
What if your ex does not respect your boundaries after a divorce

Divorce and the mental health of your child

If you have kids, there are a host of issues you need to go over with respect to getting divorced. For example, you likely need to look at legal issues such as child custody and child support. It is also important to reflect on how your divorce could impact your...
What if your ex does not respect your boundaries after a divorce

What is rehabilitative alimony?

When the court awards spousal support in a divorce, it will need to decide which type to order. There are several options, depending on the situation of both the payer and payee. Rehabilitative alimony is one choice that focuses on helping the payee get to a place...
What if your ex does not respect your boundaries after a divorce

Will you have to sell your house in the divorce?

There are many uncertainties that come with the decision to divorce. You might not know at first who will assume custody of the kids nor who will claim certain assets, and the fate of your family home is one of those items that can be a cause of significant stress and...