Fort Myers Florida Family Law Legal Blog
Parents in Florida face quite a bit of uncertainty when they are involved in child custody disputes. During these issues, there are oftentimes competing opinions and interests that the family court must weigh – coming from two parents who are usually equal in their...
For Florida couples who have been fortunate enough to live an affluent lifestyle, divorce can be a complex situation. Dividing property is one of the more difficult aspects of the case. There may be items of significant value that both sides either want to retain or...
Figuring out how to divide your marital assets during divorce can be tough. You certainly don’t want to take the financial blow, but you’re also going to be tasked with finding a resolution that is fair for everyone involved unless you want your case to head to trial....
During a marriage, some of the property may be primarily used by one spouse and some of it may be shared equally between the two. However, under Florida law, almost everything that a couple acquires during their marriage is shared between the two of them regardless of...
Unlike some other states, Florida has a provision in its law spelling out exactly what happens if a child’s parents make more income each month than what Florida’s Child Support Guidelines list. Basically, if the parents make over $10,000 a month between the two of...
In a perfect world, your custody order would last forever. Whether you arrive at your custody order through an agreement or courtroom litigation, once you have a final order in place, you probably feel a sense of relief that the custody process is over. However, over...
If you or your fiancé are coming into your marriage with significant assets, it is important to protect these assets should you divorce. If you divorce in Florida, any marital assets will be divided between you two and it is possible that your spouse could receive a...
When Floridians get divorced, property division is a common problem. For people who have been lucky enough to have a successful life, a high-asset divorce is even more complicated. The law says that property will be equitably distributed. Since it strives for fairness...
Accumulating wealth has many benefits. Statistics show, however, that financial gain does not immunize Florida residents from the likelihood of divorce. Rather, an old adage sums up the relationship between wealth and divorce: The more you have, the more you can lose....
During divorce, children often feel torn between two parents and two separate lives. They are mourning the loss of the family home and the life they once had. In addition, both parents often struggle with misunderstandings, miscommunications, frustration and the...
