Once you can tell that your relationship is not going to last, you may start thinking about a divorce. As you begin to consider its potential impact, you may wonder what you can do to better prepare yourself. While an adjustment of this caliber will undoubtedly impact...
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How to tell your kids about your divorce
You and your spouse have decided to divorce and now you need to tell your children about this decision. This marks a major turning point in your divorce, and you worry about how your children will react to and cope with this life change. Many couples with children get...
How does a high-conflict divorce affect kids?
When your Florida marriage ends, the chances of you or your former partner having hard feelings are high. However, when the relationship between you and your ex becomes especially acrimonious and the two of you share children, the contentiousness between you may begin...
Can I modify my alimony order?
Circumstances do and will change after your divorce that may render some decisions the court made or you agreed to difficult to maintain. In most cases, you can go back to court and request a modification. When it comes to alimony, the Florida Statutes grant you the...
The penalties for violating a parenting plan
If you have kids, dealing with child custody and visitation could remain one of the most challenging aspects of your divorce, even years after your marriage has come to an end. Unfortunately, some parents cannot spend time with their children as a result of the other...
Young people are not the only ones who seek to divorce
As a Tampa resident, you are well-acquainted with the reality that retirement-aged people from all over the U.S. gravitate to this area. They come for the weather, the attractions, the agreeable Floridian population and favorable taxation. What new residents may not...
Does divorce always involve a fight?
The end of a marriage can be painful for everyone involved. As a result, tension can run high and people may lose their temper. However, divorce does not have to lead to drawn-out fights in the courtroom. What should you know about conflict in Florida divorces?...
How do Florida courts determine what is in your child’s best interest?
You want your child to have the support they need to thrive throughout their life. However, disagreements about what arrangement will provide your child with that support can lead to significant conflict in divorce. How do Florida courts determine which custody...
4 benefits of taking a collaborative approach in divorce
While collaborative divorce is not the right fit for every divorce, choosing this approach can help people achieve a variety of goals for themselves and their family. How might you benefit from a collaborative divorce process? 1. Collaboration could save you time and...
3 ways to protect your financial health at the end of your marriage
Divorce can be a financially challenging time. Not only do couples divide their possessions, they will also enter the next stage of their life with only one income. As a result, it is important for divorcing people to take steps today that protect their financial...