Fort Myers Family Law Blog
More constructive channels for your energy than fighting
You probably already know that divorce battles can be costly in terms of time and money. You may also be aware that conflict between parents can take a severe toll on children. What you may not be aware of is how a contentious divorce battle can exhaust your energy...
Potential positive effects of divorce
Like other major life events, divorce can cause significant and lasting changes. People tend to focus on the negative effects of divorce, but some of the consequences can be positive and beneficial in the long term. Here are some of the positive effects that divorce...
Will having separate bank accounts protect you in divorce?
Unlike most married couples, you and your spouse have separate bank accounts. Now that you and your husband or wife have decided to divorce, you wonder if your unconventional approach to marital finances may speed up your split, allowing you to start the next phase of...
What are the benefits of shared child custody?
A divorced family has unique dynamics. When child custody is part of the divorce, the child's best interests must be a consideration. There is no one-size-fits-all child custody solution. From a legal perspective, there are two basic categories of joint custody....
Is collaborative divorce less time-consuming?
When you think about the benefits of collaborative divorce, you likely realize the emotional advantages of taking this route. When couples work together to bring their marriage to an end in an amicable manner, it is very possible that they will reduce the emotional...
What is the best way to divide a 401K?
Dividing your assets during your divorce in Florida is often one of the most difficult processes. You need to come up with valuation for all marital property and reach an agreement that the court will find to be fair and equal. This can take a lot of work, especially...
What are the benefits of divorce mediation?
While going through a divorce can be difficult and emotional, approaching the situation with a team mindset can help simplify the process. Mediation is the perfect route for those interested in working together to create a divorce settlement that is beneficial for...
Giuliani divorce case settled out of court
The certainly may be times when the circumstances of a divorce case in Fort Myers necessitate the parties involved going to trial to resolve their issues. Yet formal divorce proceedings carried out in court can be costly and can cause a case to drag out much longer...
Collaborative gray divorce may avoid significant wealth reduction
When couples decide that it is time to end a decades-long marriage, a collaborative process may avoid dividing assets based on the decisions of a Florida divorce court judge. According to a study reported in Bloomberg magazine, an individual's wealth can drop by about...
Mediation and collaboration: Alternatives to litigated divorce
While people generally associate divorce with dramatic conflict and bitter animosity, couples choose to separate for many different reasons, and divorce is anything but uncommon. According to the American Psychological Association, over 20% of first marriages in the...
