Getting divorced in Florida comes with all sorts of complexities, especially when it comes to the division of high-value assets, such as your home. You and your spouse can choose to sell your home and divide the profits. Or one of you could choose to keep the home and...
Fort Myers Florida Family Law Legal Blog
How to tell if your spouse is lying and what to do about it
If you’ve found your way to our blog, you’re probably considering divorce. It’s a big decision to make, and one that you shouldn’t take lightly. After all, there are significant emotional and financial implications tied to the decision to end your marriage. Yet, as...
What stops the other parent from leaving Florida with my child?
Child custody and parenting time are common issues in many Florida divorces regardless of the financial situation. In some cases, however, a parent might have significant means and the ability to leave the state or country at any time. In complicated cases, one parent...
Married couples may consider postnuptial agreements
Prenuptial agreements appear in the news after celebrity divorces. But married couples in Florida may also consider entering postnuptial agreements that can help resolve the division of their property and other issues if they ever decide to end their marriage....
Child custody and the holidays
A scheduling or visitation order or an agreed-upon parenting plan may not be able to withstand the stress, activities and evolving schedules associated with the holidays. Planning ahead can help prevent legal problems and reduce stress. Children first Courts make...
Child custody law protects children from abuse across state lines
Whether prompted by affordability, the desire to remain close to extended family and friends, or a work-related development, the legal implications for those who reside in separate states and share custody of a child affect everyone. According to U.S. News & World...
Addiction causes divorce in high-net-worth divorces, too
Addiction can affect anyone, regardless of their net worth. Indeed, addiction causes divorces for many Florida high-net-worth couples. What can I do if I do not want a divorce yet? If you think you have tried everything to get your husband or wife help, Florida law...
Proving cohabitation to stop a spousal support obligation
Spousal support can be a major financial obligation. Even if you agreed to pay an amount that seemed reasonable at the time of your divorce, post-divorce modifications and life changes can make the payments overwhelming. Making matters worse, you may find yourself...
When does child support stop?
Divorce can be a struggle, but it is a struggle that parents separate from their children. And, in many cases, one parent will pay child support to the other parent that is the primary caregiver to the child (or children). When that occurs, both Florida parents likely...
How unwed fathers can establish paternity
Fathers in Florida play an important role in their children’s lives. This is true whether they are married or not, but for legal purposes, fathers have different rights depending on if they are married or not. Florida law presumes that fathers who are married are the...

