Divorce

Children are a joy to behold and bring boundless love and laughter into our lives. However, sometimes it is important to establish paternity to ensure legal rights and responsibilities are properly recognized. As a Florida father, establishing paternity has numerous...

Going through a divorce can be stressful for men. In addition to the complexities and emotional issues of divorce, it can be difficult for a man to get support, as divorce is mostly viewed to have a high burden on women. That's why men need to be active when it comes...

There are a number of relatively new phenomena surrounding divorce that are helping some people to recognize, and even celebrate, the new start it provides. Consider divorce parties, divorce getaways with a group of friends and divorce registries, for example. While...

Are you and your spouse going to get divorced? If so, you need to divide assets, and that includes a home that you purchased together. What many couples will do is divide up the money after selling the house on the open market. But you may not be interested in selling...

When it comes to divorce, there are numerous misconceptions in circulation. As with all legal issues, it’s important to separate fact from fiction. Having accurate information at hand allows all parties to assert their legal rights and obtain a fair divorce...

Divorce is an emotional and stressful time for many people. If you’re approaching the divorce process, you’ll need to take time to consider the financial aspects of your situation, despite the additional stresses you’re dealing with. Making this effort can help you...

Florida's rules for property division instruct the courts to find an equitable or fair way to divide property between divorcing spouses who are resolving their differences via litigation. Debts also play a role in the process. For someone unfamiliar with divorce...

Alimony, or spousal support, is when one spouse must provide financial support to the other during or after a divorce. In Florida, there are several types of alimony, each tailored to suit the different circumstances of the divorcing couple.  Understanding these types...

The marital home is one of many couples' most significant assets. When they decide to divorce, some big decisions have to be made about the fate of the assets. One of these is what they should do with the home. Three primary options might be considered for the marital...

You’re getting a divorce, but you have children. Part of the divorce process will likely be discussing custody rights and schedules with your soon-to-be-ex-spouse. While this process can happen without your children’s involvement, your children will eventually learn...