Category Archives: Divorce
Get Divorced The Healthy Way
You likely did not get married thinking the marriage would end but unfortunately, that is the case for nearly half of the marriages in the country. Many people who consider divorce imagine a long and bitter courtroom battle, but it does not always have to be that way. In fact, litigating a divorce is… Read More »
Six Steps To Prepare For Divorce
Whether you have had a conversation with your spouse about it yet or not, you know divorce is imminent. Even if you have not yet officially started the process by filing your paperwork with the court, there are many things you can do now to prepare for the process. Below, our Orlando family lawyer… Read More »
Six People Who Will Be Surprisingly Happy If You Get A Divorce
Divorce is a traumatic experience and it is normal for people to focus on the negative emotions it brings up. However, it is important to remember that getting a divorce is not entirely bad. You must, after all, believe some good will come of it or you would not have made the decision in… Read More »
Five Elements To Include In Your Parenting Plan
If you decide to end your marriage and you have children with your spouse, you will have to create a parenting plan. A parenting plan outlines how you will co-parent with your spouse post-divorce and everything included in the plan must reflect the child’s best interests. Ideally, parents can reach an agreement on the… Read More »
How To Keep The Peace When Getting A Divorce
A divorce will permanently change your life and the prospect of that will undoubtedly bring up many different emotions. Resentment and anger are very common in divorce cases and while you may feel these emotions, allowing them to control the situation will only make the process much more difficult. If you are about to… Read More »
How To Minimize Legal Costs During Your Divorce
It is no secret that divorce is expensive. Some of the costs associated with the process are inevitable and there is simply nothing one can do about them. However, there is an area in which you do have some control over the expenses incurred, and that is the legal cost of divorce. Any divorce… Read More »
Three Mistakes To Avoid If You Have To Testify In Court
The majority of divorce cases in Florida are resolved through mediation or simple negotiations between the two parties. In these cases, there is no need to testify before a court. Sometimes though, the couple cannot reach an agreement on certain terms and so, they have to enter litigation. During litigation, a judge will make… Read More »
Factors That Could Delay Your Divorce
Although family courts in Florida were allowed to reopen in 2020 after being shuttered for several months, all of them are still dealing with a backlog that was a problem even before the pandemic hit. Due to those court closures and staff shortages, divorces that require litigation or court hearings have seen the biggest… Read More »
Why You Should Consider Joint Custody When Getting A Divorce
Divorce is always a scary thing to go through, and that fear makes people do things they otherwise would not. One of these is fighting for sole custody just to hurt the other party. Unfortunately, this hurts the children involved, too. Divorce is always hardest on the kids, and sometimes, fighting for sole custody… Read More »
Will My Spouse Receive Half Of My Personal Injury Settlement During Divorce?
Family law and personal injury law are two different legal areas, but there are times when they intersect with each other. One of these is when you have received a personal injury settlement, or will receive one shortly, and you are going through a divorce. Personal injury settlements are typically made in lump sum… Read More »
