Ways to Minimize the Effect of Divorce on Children (Part 2)
Divorce can be very hard for children. Fortunately, there are steps that parents can take to reduce the effect of divorce on children. In the first part of the article titled “Ways To Minimize the Effect of Divorce on Children,” we shared five tips for reducing the...
Ways to Minimize the Effect of Divorce on Children (Part 1)
Divorce is hard for everyone involved. Aside from the adults, children are also affected by divorce. Divorce can impact the lives of children in several ways. With this in mind, it is crucial for parents to employ strategies that can help minimize the effect of...
What are the Grounds for Divorce in Florida?
When filing for a Florida divorce, the petitioner (the spouse initiating the divorce proceedings) must indicate in the divorce petition the reason for wanting to end their marriage. However, in Florida, you cannot blame something like adultery, desertion, or cruelty...
Debunking Common Myths About Divorce Mediation
One of the alternatives to divorce court is mediation. Mediation involves working with a neutral third party (a mediator) to reach a resolution. While divorce mediation has grown in popularity over the years, many myths remain about this alternative dispute resolution...
Divorce Mediation in Florida
In Florida, when a couple is getting a divorce, judges strongly encourage and, at times, require that the couple try mediation. While many divorcing couples end up litigating their cases in court, you can resolve your divorce-related issues outside court through...
Debunking Five Common Myths About Collaborative Divorce
Simply put, collaborative divorce involves divorcing spouses negotiating a divorce agreement in a cooperative manner with the help of their attorneys and other professionals. Engaging in a collaborative divorce could be the best option depending on your situation....
Is Child Support Awarded When Parents Have Equal Timesharing Rights?
Child support intends to ensure that a child continues to be provided with an acceptable standard of living after their parents’ divorce. One of the most prevalent myths about child support in Florida is that the court can only order child support if one parent is...
Do Florida Courts Favor Mothers Over Fathers When Making Timesharing Decisions?
If you are a father considering or going through a divorce, you may be worried that the court will treat you unfairly when it comes to timesharing. If this is how you feel, it is understandable. But is it really true that Florida courts favor mothers over fathers when...
Tips for Avoiding a Contested Divorce
An uncontested divorce is when you and your spouse agree on all the issues related to your divorce, including alimony, child support (if applicable), timesharing (if applicable), and property division. If you and your spouse do not agree on all or some of the...
Is There an Attorney-Client Privilege in Florida Family Law Cases?
If you are considering hiring an attorney to help you with a family law-related matter, you may wonder if there is an attorney-client privilege in Florida family law cases. So, is the information you share with your family law attorney privileged? Yes, attorney-client...

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