Family Law

We spend a lot of time on this blog talking about how to protect yourself during the divorce process, whether through negotiations or litigation. While it’s important to develop strong legal strategies as one winds their way through a marriage dissolution, there are...

If you are going through a divorce or separation that involves children, you probably have many questions and concerns. You may worry about losing time with your children or getting less than your fair share of custody. While the answer to how much custody you will...

From a financial perspective, there’s a lot at stake in your divorce. The results of your property division, alimony, and child support disputes can set the stage for your financial well-being for a long time to come. That’s why before heading into your divorce you...

Most Florida divorces are resolved out of court after the parties negotiate a settlement. The spouses file paperwork with the court, and they need the court's final approval to make sure their settlement follows the law, but ultimately the spouses are the people...

In Florida family law cases, children can easily get caught in the middle of parents who are still engaging in lingering disputes over the breakdown of their relationship. Although the court strives to ensure the child has sufficient contact with both parents and...

Some married parents in Hernando County will decide that even though they have a child together, their marriage is no longer sustainable, and they are better off divorcing. If these parents are also homeowners, a decision will need to be made about who gets to stay in...

In child custody matters, when it comes to whom the child will live with, the parents will be able to argue their case, even if the ultimate decision is up to a judge. Of course, the child is also affected a great deal by the decision. Do they get a say in the matter?...

The financial ramifications of divorce can be significant. Although you’ll receive your fair share of the marital estate, sometimes this simply isn’t enough, especially if you’ve sacrificed your career to help raise a family or support your spouse while they sought a...

Your kids are probably the most important thing to you. Therefore, your existing child custody and visitation plan, or the one that you may be facing once your divorce is finalized or the judge reaches a decision in your case, may have you on edge. You’re probably...

After you have gone through all the work of developing a child custody agreement, it's understandable if you don't want to revisit those legal arguments for a long time. Of course, nothing stays the same forever, especially in parenting. For one reason or another, you...