Fort Myers Family Law Blog
Four reasons why wealthy couples use postnuptial agreements
Disputes over money can roil a lot of divorces, especially when it comes to couples who have a lot of wealth. High income couples who want to cooperate with each other recognize this fact and try to resolve asset issues before a divorce even looms on the horizon. One...
Is holding on to an expensive marital home worth it?
Deciding what to do with your marital home is an issue you will likely have to resolve in your upcoming divorce. For various reasons, like sentiment or the desire to raise your children in the house they grew up in, you might want to keep the marital home after your...
Depression and approaching the divorce process
For those who struggle with negative emotions such as depression, daily life is a challenge in many ways. Sometimes, finding the energy to get through another work day or take care of other responsibilities is overwhelming. However, those who get a divorce have even...
What to do after your divorce is final
So much changes in your life before, during, and after your divorce that it can be tough to keep up with everything. However, once the court finalizes your divorce and the smoke clears, there are a few things you still need to do. Here are your next steps after the...
Gaining perspective: Should SAHMs get half the marital property?
As an equitable distribution state, Florida divides property equitably during a divorce. What this means is that the judge will consider each spouse’s contribution to the marriage and divvy up assets, money, property and debt accordingly. When both parties work, the...
3 ways to prepare yourself for divorce mediation
While ending your marriage is apt to change your life, your divorce does not have to be an all-out war. On the contrary, you likely have the option to proceed with a collaborative divorce. With this approach, you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse work together to divide...
Can divorce be good for kids?
Divorce can be a difficult process to begin with, but with the addition of children things become much more complex. Many people are quick to assume that divorce is always bad for children, and this can cause a lot of difficulties. However, reality says that divorce...
Mediation for a collaborative divorce
Couples who are divorcing but do not want a long, drawn-out battle may want to consider mediation. This method helps couples negotiate their own divorce settlement agreement with the help of a neutral third-party. Mediation is beneficial in that it keeps stress and...
How can I keep my divorce peaceful?
Divorce has a very negative connotation. While it is true that many couples do end up arguing or going through struggles during the divorce process, many couples find a way to get through it with minimal issues. If you want to be more like the last type of couple,...
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...
