California Child Custody Cases Redefining Who is the Parent
A recent California child custody case shows how the state is redefining who it deems a child’s parent. Typically, the courts have given custody to a child’s biological or adoptive [...]
Proposed Alimony Changes in Florida Would Dramatically Alter Divorce Law
The debate over proposed alimony laws in Florida that would drastically change the divorce landscape is heating up before the Legislature begins the 2012 session. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell [...]
Resolve to Divorce Amicably in 2012 and Try Mediation
In the New Year, couples who are getting divorced and can amicably do so can utilize mediation to make the dissolution process far less contentious. This process is far more [...]
Parenthood Rises Even as Marriage Decreases for the Millennial Generation
The concepts of marriage and parenthood are vastly changing as the Millennial Generation comes of age. The Pew Research Center published a report earlier in the year showing that Millennials [...]
A Cheating Spouse Can Be Caught By Bank and Credit Card Charges
The process of realizing your married life is over can be a difficult one. Especially for those that have a hunch that their spouse is cheating on them, you want [...]
Five Tips to Surviving the Holidays When Splitting Child Custody
The holidays can be a stressful time for a family in even the best years. But when a family has broken up, the tension can strip all joy from the [...]
Different Rules Govern Military Divorce in Florida
The divorce rate among our nation’s military can often be higher than it is in the civilian population for a number of reasons. But for members of the armed forces, [...]
Equitable Division of Assets Most Often Set By Valuation Date In a Divorce
When getting divorced, anxiety about assets and finances can increase. The divorce courts look to split the assets, liabilities, and property in the most equitable manner. But ahead of time, [...]
The Best Interests of a Child Are the Most Important In Divorce Proceedings
In contentious divorces, it often feels like one spouse is overpowering the negotiations about child custody and the visitation schedule. That parent will make it seem like the other parent [...]
Divorcing Spouses Should Be On Alert For Financial Deception
Divorcing spouses sometimes resort to hiding money when they know a divorce is just around the corner. Even though this is illegal and can carry hefty penalties when discovered by [...]