One of the first questions that divorcing couples have to face is how to split up the assets they’ve acquired during their marriage. Many times, this is a fairly straightforward process, but things may get more difficult and confusing if one spouse is attempting to...
Noncustodial parents in Florida and throughout the country, generally, have the right to visit their children. In most cases, custodial parents can refuse to allow visits to take place if there is reason to believe that their children could be in imminent danger....
Florida has what are known as equitable distribution laws, which means that marital assets are divided fairly but not necessarily equally in a divorce. When divorcing couples are unable to reach an amicable agreement and these decisions are left up to the court,...
In Florida, older couples may get divorced past the age of 50. This is sometimes known as "gray divorce." It is likely that the most contested issues will revolve around money as each spouse eyes their own financial future. The challenge is that both spouses will need...
Child support is a thorny issue in any Fort Myers family court setting. Everyone wants a child to be well cared for. However, for high net worth individuals in Florida, there are concerns about being taken advantage of. Typically, in a divorce, states will follow...
There are a number of different areas of the law in which using an alternative dispute resolution process could be useful. People in Florida who are getting a divorce might be able to resolve their issues through mediation, arbitration or collaboration, and this could...
There are a number of different areas of the law in which using an alternative dispute resolution process could be useful. People in Florida who are getting a divorce might be able to resolve their issues through mediation, arbitration or collaboration, and this could...
Parents in Florida and throughout the country are required to provide financial support for their children. If a couple gets divorced, the noncustodial parent may be required to submit child support payments to the custodial parent. In many cases, custodial parents...
