All major life events, both the good and the bad, are improved through preparation. You prepare for a family vacation and you prepare for hurricane season every year. Likewise, you should prepare for a divorce if you are considering one, and not just “wing it.” There are many aspects that can go into preparing for … Read more
No matter how ideal a family may appear, everyone knows that all family dynamics can be complicated. Those dynamics can become more complicated when children and grandparents are involved. And this is when families are still together. When parents divorce or separate, grandparents’ relationships with their grandchildren can be severely affected. If parents are willing … Read more
One concern we see often in divorces is how to handle the marital home while the divorce is pending. For a related discussion of how to ultimately determine what to do with the marital home at the conclusion of the divorce, and the logistics of those decisions, click here and here. No Such Thing As … Read more
In the aftermath of a divorce or separation, there may often be a variety of emotions — perhaps sadness, grief, happiness, even relief. With all these whirlwinds of emotions, a common reaction is wanting to hit the “reset” button and just start over. This prospect of starting over sometimes involves getting as far away as … Read more
One of the most common questions clients ask in a divorce and other family law matters is whether they can make their spouse pay for their attorney’s fees. Like most things in the law, the answer is unsurprisingly nuanced and complicated. It is an important question because legal fees is one of the biggest concerns … Read more
Oh, holidays! A time for joy and togetherness with the family. A time for making great memories and continuing traditions, like listening to your favorite holiday songs while drinking hot coca before the fire[1]… Yet, in Florida, for divorcing or divorced parents and their children, the holidays may seem very different from the tranquil scene … Read more
Introduction: Embarking on the journey of divorce necessitates a comprehensive understanding of the many issues involved. Family law attorneys often use a structured approach encapsulated in the PEACE acronym, wherein each letter represents a critical aspect of a divorce in a specific order: Parenting Issues, Equitable Distribution, Alimony, Child Support, and Everything Else. In this … Read more
The relationship between a client and their family law attorney is a very different one when compared to other attorney-client relationships. In comparison to other areas of law such as civil law, real estate law, criminal law, etc., family law cases involve much more heightened emotions and the sharing of inherent vulnerabilities. Divorce, child timesharing … Read more
Today we are continuing our series in which we address some of the questions we hear most frequently about divorce. If you have any questions of your own, please feel free to schedule a consultation today. Does Florida law require separation before divorce? Answer: No. While some states require a separation period before a divorce … Read more
Family law encompasses many issues – usually issues that are not only complex, but also emotional. Family law clients often deem certain circumstances as an absolute emergency, and understandably, in that person’s life, the circumstances may qualify as an emergency. However, clients should recognize that what they consider to be an emergency often is significantly … Read more
