Digital communication can be invaluable if you live away from your child in Florida. Including video calls in your time-sharing schedule offers a brilliant way to stay connected with your child. But does the law allow you to do it? What does the law say? Florida...
Fort Myers Florida Family Law Legal Blog
What should fathers bring to a paternity consultation?
Meeting with a paternity attorney for the first time often comes with a lot of questions. Taking a few minutes to gather helpful information before your appointment can make the conversation more productive and help your attorney better understand your circumstances....
What happens to private equity investments in a Florida divorce?
Private equity often represents years of planning, risk and patience. If divorce enters the picture, you may worry that a judge will assign the wrong value to an investment you cannot easily sell or that you will lose future gains before it matures. That concern makes...
Can collaborative divorce protect your financial privacy?
Yes. Collaborative divorce can help protect your financial privacy. Instead of discussing every issue in open court, couples work together in private meetings. If you own a business, investments or other valuable assets, this process can limit how much of your...
Hidden assets can disrupt property division
One of the most challenging things people who are going through a divorce have to do is divide their marital estate. In order to do this properly, there must be a comprehensive list of all assets and debts acquired and otherwise utilized jointly during the marriage....
How hidden assets may impact high-asset Florida divorces
The more resources people have, the easier it is for one person to misrepresent financial reality to the other. Hidden assets can be a serious complication during divorce proceedings. Locating assets that one spouse attempted to hide can be a challenge. Spouses who...
4 things to know about protecting retirement assets during divorce
Watching years of retirement savings become a bargaining chip in your divorce can feel overwhelming. Tax penalties and long-term financial loss can feel like they are hanging over every decision. Retirement accounts are often one of the most fought-over assets in a...
Can a Florida child support order help to address college costs?
High-asset and high-income couples preparing for divorce often worry about financial consequences associated with separating. Property division and financial support orders may dominate negotiations or litigation proceedings. Successful parents often want their...
Summer changes to child custody schedules
Over the summer months, it may be necessary to make changes to your child custody schedule. In some cases, you may just need to communicate with your coparent about temporary alterations. In other cases, you may need to request an official custody modification from...
Divorcing parents may find collaborative law especially helpful
A collaborative or cooperative divorce involves spouses making a commitment to work with one another to settle their disagreements. Instead of going to court to litigate, they may attend mediation, negotiate with the support of attorneys and work toward amicable...

