- 3 weeks ago
- Divorce can be one of the most emotionally difficult things a person can go through. When exchanging vows and creating a life together, couples often commit themselves to a notion of “forever”. When that idea is called into question or irreparably broken by divorce, it can leave an individual shaken... [read more]
- 1 month ago
- Domestic violence is often viewed as the physical assault of one partner by another. However, it’s scope is actually much larger. Florida law stipulates that “‘domestic violence’ means any assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated ... [read more]
- 2 months ago
- You’ve heard it said time and time again—children are resilient creatures. They can adapt to change when necessary, especially when they’re provided the tools to do so. After all, so much of childhood is change, from new teachers and classmates to new routines and activities. While divorce can feel ... [read more]
- 2 months ago
- Divorce carries with it a lot of negative connotations. Often times, a divorcing individual may feel like they’ve failed. Depending on the particular issues that led to the divorce, they may feel dehumanized, unimportant, cheated, or worse. While divorce can certainly be seen as an ending, thanks to... [read more]
- 3 months ago
- Life doesn’t end after a divorce—and neither do financial obligations. While many divorcing couples may focus on getting a larger share of the pie, this isn’t necessarily the best approach. When divorcing, it’s important to plan for life after a divorce. This means creating a reasonable budget and r... [read more]
- 4 months ago
- Creating a safe, healthy environment (or two, really) for your child or children is important, especially when they spend time in two different homes. The term co-parent is being tossed about more and is more accepted, but it is still difficult to come up with a good set of guidelines for co-parenti... [read more]
- 4 months ago
- All around Tampa, Christmas trees are being lit, menorahs are being polished, and unity cups and kinaras are being set on display. Throughout the hustle and bustle of what is generally seen as a season of togetherness and family, many people are facing the holidays while going through a divorce. The... [read more]
- 4 months ago
- Court divorces are hard and they may not always seem fair. While we have plenty of well-respected, intelligent judges on the bench, they can’t always know what the best decision is for each family that comes before them. In addition, circumstances change. What was a good court order yesterday may be... [read more]
- 5 months ago
- While we all know a lawyer should have a J.D. and be admitted to their state bar, there are other traits that can help you determine whether a particular lawyer is right for you. Depending on the type of lawyer you are looking for—personal injury, business, divorce, etc.—those traits will differ. Fo... [read more]
- 5 months ago
- For some families, the holidays are full of stress. While parenting agreements may spell out when children will be with which parent and for how long, they don’t inform how celebrations should occur or what to consider when making new holiday traditions. The holidays can be magical—even during or... [read more]
- 6 months ago
- Divorce is seen as a traumatic process and while the divorce styles of the past certainly merited that distinction, the advent of mediation and collaborative divorce have provided families with an alternative that is seen as a more positive way to dissolve a marriage. While divorce will always be a ... [read more]
- 6 months ago
- When we hear the word prenup, it’s often in a negative sense. Dramas portray one spouse as losing out, on being made to suffer financially because of some obscure part of the agreement. This portrayal has certainly given prenups a bad rap, which is unfortunate. With almost half of couples divorcing,... [read more]