Divorcing Florida parents should know the days of a father automatically being relegated to every-other-weekend parenting are no more. All across the nation, legislators and judges are pushing a trend toward shared parenting. Fully integrating each parent into the...
Help your children cope with your divorce by planning ahead
Learning that your parents are going through a divorce is stressful for children. Part of the reason for this is the upheaval of everything they've grown accustomed to. Another part is that they don't have any say or control. If you are planning on divorcing or think...
What happens if you text and drive in Florida?
You're driving home from school when your phone buzzes. You set it on the seat next to you, knowing it was dangerous to use it while you drove. But that buzz means a text message came in. At the next red light, you reach over and grab it. It's important. You think you...
Late-in-life divorce can be complex
For people in Florida considering a divorce, the financial implications are some of the most challenging and difficult. This can especially be the case for people who choose to end their marriage later in life. In the past 25 years, the divorce rate for adults over...
Detailed attention needed to retirement plan distribution
When Florida couples head toward divorce, the issue of how to handle retirement accounts can often be contentious and difficult. In fact, in a 2016 survey of divorce attorneys, 62 percent reported that retirement funds are the most troublesome issue faced by their...
Seeking full custody of the children
When Florida parents are heading toward divorce, the situation can become difficult for everyone involved. Even if the parents do not want to be together anymore, it is usually beneficial for both parents to play an active role in their children's lives. However,...
7 ways kids say divorce affects them
Your kids are old enough to understand what it means when you tell them you're getting divorced. They may not understand all of the little details behind why you are doing it, but they know what it means. You have to be open and honest with them as you move through...
