Courts must act when they detect neglect or abuse of a child. Since their decisions determine the safety of a minor, their analyses tend to be hasty. In some instances, parents who lose custody are innocent. They may be capable of providing a loving and stable...
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3 risks of dating during your divorce
If you are ending your marriage, you may be itching to start dating again. After all, you may need companionship or simply want to take your mind off your divorce. Either way, dating during a divorce has a way of complicating matters considerably. In theory, seeing...
Courtroom behavior can influence outcome
There is no question that divorce is an emotional subject. Many couples enter the divorce process confused, angry and upset about a relationship that has them going to court. A dissolving or broken relationship, the stress of a major life change and challenge of court...
Same-sex divorce in Florida
When a federal judge overturned Florida’s ban on same-sex marriages in 2015, it also opened the door for couples wishing to be apart. Many couples had married in other states, and as divorce statistics don’t discriminate, there were couples here in Florida...
New year means new state laws for couples divorcing with children
Couples divorcing in Florida have a new state law to take into consideration as they proceed with their plan to dissolve a marriage. The goal of the 2018 family law mandates is to bring unified decision making based on the best interest of the child. The law will...
Cheating is not the top cause of divorce. Surprised?
We have all seen that movie where we cannot wait to see the cheating spouse get caught. The Hollywood portrayal of divorce often showcases infidelity as one of the leading explanations as to why marriages come to an end. While reasons can vary from couple to couple,...
Get a pre-nuptial agreement, even if you are broke
You and your fiancé just got engaged or are finalizing the wedding details. Like many Millennials or young adults, you might not consider yourself in need of a prenuptial agreement. You aren't rich. You just started your career and don't make a huge...
Ways To Help Your Kids Adjust To Visitation
Children are better adjusted if they have parenting time with each parent. If your ex-spouse states discouragement that visits aren't going so well, brainstorm together about what could be done to improve the situation. Toys and entertaining activities may pacify a...
“Gray divorce” trend continues
While overall divorce rates have remained relatively stable for years now, the dissolution rate for one demographic group has steadily risen – people over 50. Pew Research reports that the divorce rate for that age group has doubled since 1990 (now there are an...
Parental alienation: How does it affect custody?
Shelly had enough. Her husband was always late on mortgage payments, was bouncing checks, and creditors were calling constantly. She felt isolated and alone in her marriage and was withdrawing more and more from her husband and turning to friends and family as her...
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