Mental health professionals use the Holmes-Rahe Scale to measure the stressfulness of major life events. On this scale, divorce ranks second, placing only after the death of a close loved one. Consequently, if you are thinking of ending your marriage, you should...

Divorces are difficult for the whole family. The changing dynamics between the parents also mean big adjustments in their children’s lives. Therefore, the ex-spouses need to remain loving and present and work hard to avoid the top parenting problems that arise...

Ending a marriage is painful, but it does not have to be the bitter, drawn-out process people often make it out to be. It can be a relatively peaceful, amicable process - as long as parties are willing to pursue that outcome. If this sounds like the route you want to...

The father-child relationship is one of the more important and consequential in society. Still, unlike mothers whose parentage tends to be obvious, a father may have some uncertainty about whether he is the biological parent of his child.  Because of the legal...

Whether you own a spacious yacht or an old dinghy, you rely on your boat for a fun day on the water. You may also use the vessel to make money. Either way, if you are going through a divorce, you may wonder what happens to your favorite boat. In Florida, judges use...

A person from Florida’s Department of Children and Families takes your child away from you, and you do not understand why. The situation scares your little one, and you may become angry, frustrated and confused. Why is this happening to you? Someone believed you...

Property division is the part of the divorce process where you have to decide who gets what assets you and your spouse own. It is often one of the trickiest parts of a divorce because there are many considerations to make and personal feelings about which assets you...

Childhood has a way of shaping the rest of your life. As a parent, you likely want to do everything in your power to help ensure that your child’s life is happy, healthy and fulfilling. If you are also struggling with a substance abuse problem, though, your addiction...

Your family is in full crisis mode during a dependency case. You may be dealing with sensitive allegations of child abuse, abandonment or neglect. Florida’s complicated dependency process can hinder a satisfactory resolution. It involves a complex series of hearings –...

The decision to divorce isn't one that is easy. In fact, some people put it off as long as they can before they approach the subject. If you are considering putting an end to your marriage, you need to look for signs that it is truly over so that you can find your...