Discussing a prenuptial agreement with your future spouse before you get married can be a daunting yet worthwhile endeavor. Few people like to consider the possibility of divorce while planning a wedding. However, using a prenuptial agreement can benefit both you and...
Family Law
3 complications of a gray divorce
Divorce happens for a number of reasons, regardless of how many years you have spent together. Recent research published in the National Library of Medicine indicates that people over the age of 50 account for 36% of divorces. While any divorce comes with...
3 reasons to consider a prenup
Modern marriage continues to evolve, which makes considering a prenup an important topic. According to Statista, the median ages for a first marriage has raised to 28.6 for women and 30.6 for men. As the age increase, so does the chances of having established...
Client-controlled divorce through the collaborative process
If you and your spouse decide to end your marriage, the next step is how to go about the divorce. In the state of Florida, couples can now choose the collaborative process as an alternative to the traditional divorce in court. A little background The Collaborative Law...
Group If you have joint custody, you must also have a parenting plan
In the state of Florida, divorcing parents to whom the court grants joint physical custody must develop a parenting plan for the care of their children. Every parenting plan is unique, but there are certain elements you must include in order to obtain the approval of...
Do you have to appear before a judge during divorce?
One of the most challenging processes to walk through is divorce. Aside from the emotional toll it takes, the legal part may overwhelm you. If facing a judge unnerves you, you may want to consider getting your intended outcome a different way. While a judge must sign...
What are the most common ways to divide a family business during divorce?
One of the most difficult aspects of divorce is dividing marital assets. Florida requires divorcing couples to divide all marital assets equitably. For couples that own a closely held business, this mandate becomes even more complex. While it may be surprising to a...
How can you overcome conflict while co-parenting?
When you divorce, you likely want your children to maintain relationships with you and your ex. One of the ways to do this is by creating a parenting plan and sharing parental responsibilities. Since a judge decides the outcome of less than 5% of child custody cases,...
Who could keep the family home after a divorce?
Florida divorces may involve decisions related to taking ownership of a shared family residence. The Sunshine State’s laws also require spouses to create a parenting plan. According to the Florida Legislature website, a plan generally includes a schedule of how much...
Four situations where you might need a prenup
It might feel awkward to bring up prenups to your fiance, but without a valid prenuptial agreement, you risk leaving important aspects of your life to the will of the state. Here are four situations where you should consider getting a prenup. You have significant...