Divorce and Family Law Blog

Divorce complicates life. It forces people to restart and readjust to a new family dynamic. As the former partners begin their separate lives, big changes can occur. Life could pull them apart geographically. When people who share custody of their children find themselves far from one another, they must adjust their time with the kids accordingly. […]

If you have been ordered by a court to pay child support, you are expected to make those payments on time and in full. Excuses are rarely tolerated by family court judges. After all, it is your child’s right to receive financial support from both parents. Is Jail a Potential Penalty for Failing to Pay Child Support? In […]

When parents separate or divorce, agreeing on child custody and parenting time can be stressful. If one parent is unfit to care for the child, the process becomes more complex and contentious.  Courts require custody decisions and parenting plans to be in the best interest of the child. In nearly all cases, that means shared […]

Divorces include a division of marital property. At least part of a personal injury settlement will usually be included in the marital estate and divided between the ex-spouses. But when you and your spouse separate, Florida leaves the division of your property up to you and your spouse. Florida does not recognize “legal separation.” In […]

In Florida, dissolution of marriage is another term for divorce. You may hear both terms used when referring to ending a marriage. Unfortunately, Florida does not recognize legal separation. Therefore, the only option to dissolve the marriage in Florida is a divorce or annulment. However, if you are not ready to file for a divorce, […]