People sometimes come to a divorce case with the belief that the court is going to be on their side and punish their spouse. For instance, maybe they found out that their spouse was being unfaithful, and they have decided that they want to get a divorce so that they...
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4 tips for minimizing conflict in your custody case
Going through a custody case can be a difficult and emotional experience for everyone involved. However, your custody case doesn't have to be contentious. In fact, minimizing conflict can help you to co-parent with your ex and enable your child to de-stress. Here are...
3 things to remember when divorcing after a long-term marriage
Marriages that last decades can be difficult to end, partially because of all the assets that need to be divided. There usually aren’t minor children still at home who need to have parenting plans set up, but that doesn’t ease much of the stress. Working through the...
Options when you prefer alternatives to traditional court divorce
Going through a traditional divorce in Florida means a bitter battle in court. There are many reasons to avoid an adversarial split; wanting to end things faster or shielding your children from an ugly, drawn-out fight are two of the most common. Mediation and...
What are PCEs and why does your child need them as you divorce?
Are you and your spouse looking at alternatives to a litigated divorce in large part because you want to minimize the negative effects of it on your child? Then you may already be aware that divorce is considered among the ten adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) that...
Can a low-conflict divorce benefit your kids?
When going through a divorce, most parents want to do everything they can to protect their kids. Therefore, as much as you feel betrayed by your spouse, acting on those feelings and forcing a high-conflict divorce will not change a thing. Moreover, low-conflict...
3 ways that divorce litigation can negatively affect families
You can group most divorces into two main categories. There are uncontested divorces that are quick and involve the judge approving a couple's proposed property division settlement or custody arrangements. Then, there are contested divorces that involve litigation. In...
2 things you need to know about marital property in Florida
Most couples accumulate a wide variety of assets (and debts) while living together. In an event that they decide to divorce, one of the most contentious issues they will contend with is what each party walks away with. Who takes the car? Who keeps the home? And who...
How a collaborative divorce can protect the family business
The fate of your family business may hang in the balance when you decide to go separate ways with your spouse, who also doubles up as a business partner. Since you both have a financial interest in the business, what does the future hold after divorce? There are...
Signs your marriage is on the rocks
To improve or enhance your marriage, you need to understand why so many of them fail in Florida and around the country. Perhaps you can make an effort to avoid the common mistakes. Harsh startup Experts often advise that people should get married to their best...