Many divorcing couples in Florida litigate or go to court to resolve their disagreements. Family law judges have the authority to both divide people's property and divide up parental rights and responsibilities between parents who no longer intend to live together. It...
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Is your co-parent ignoring the parenting plan?
The majority of divorces involve at least some disagreements. What’s important is how these disagreements are settled. When both parents are willing to cooperate and compromise, disputes can often be resolved amicably. For parents, the most important aspect to settle...
Rules for living together during the divorce
When the romance is gone and divorce is inevitable, one of the most important decisions you will need to make is where you will live while the divorce is underway. Of course, you might be tempted to move out of the marital home. However, this is a decision you need to...
Why do parents keep the same “house rules” after divorce?
You and your co-parent certainly do not have to have the same rules. Your child custody agreement is going to divide up the time that the children spend in each house, focusing on their happiness and safety. But it’s not going to go so far as to give you a set of...
Minimizing the stress of home transition days for your child
As you and your soon-to-be-ex begin co-parenting across your two homes, you may find that the days where you’re moving your child from one home to the other are the most troublesome. These are likely the days when you have the most direct contact with your co-parent,...
Longer marriages can mean much more complicated divorces
Marriage is traditionally a lifetime commitment, but many couples do not make it that long. There was once a time when divorce was most common in the years immediately after marriage. People would rush into a relationship, possibly because of a pregnancy, and then...
How do you approach visitation when you travel?
When you got divorced, considering how much you travel for work, your ex took over custody of your child. The divorce was fairly amicable, and you both agreed that it would be best for the child to have a more stable living situation. You still want to be involved,...
The potential advantages of collaborative law
Divorce is never easy but that doesn’t mean it needs to be full of animosity and conflict. Many couples are now opting to go their separate ways by using a collaborative approach. Before taking your next step, it’s important to consider all of your options in full...
More information about property division in a Florida divorce
The state of Florida uses equitable division laws during the property division process, which isn’t always a 50-50 split for divorcing spouses. Essentially, it is up to the court to determine what is fair (equitable) during the divorce. To do this, the court will...
Don’t forget school breaks when planning custody
If you are divorcing, making time to work will be crucial as you will each need to pay for your own home. Balancing work and childcare can become complicated when the kids are off school. While teenagers may be able to make their own lunch and spend the day hanging...