When a Florida couple gets married, they rarely think their marriage isn’t destined for eternity. Many couples do stay married for decades but a large percentage also end in divorce. A divorce is often complicated, but if the couple owns a business, the asset division...
Fort Myers Florida Family Law Legal Blog
How do divorced parents co-parent successfully?
With the holidays now over, for those co-parenting, post-divorce, probably have some horror stories. Perhaps, there was a battle of the trees, which family could have the biggest and brightest. Maybe, it was the present money pit, who could find that new game system...
Women face greater challenges than men after a gray divorce
Divorce for people 50 and older (a so-called “gray” divorce) has become increasingly common in recent years. In Florida, where a significant portion of the population is older, this is a growing concern. While there are fundamentals in any divorce including property...
How can I modify my child custody agreement?
When a couple with children divorces, determining child custody arrangements will often be one of the first issues to be addressed. Some couples may be able to come up with a child custody agreement outside of the courtroom with the help of their attorneys and a...
How will ‘equitable distribution’ impact your divorce case?
Anyone in Florida who has been involved in a divorce case knows that, for most people, there are four main areas that need to be addressed: property and debt division; alimony; child custody; and child support. Of course, for divorcing couples who do not have...
Child support issues for high income earners
When a child’s parents earn a substantial amount of income, the issue of child support is significant both to the parents and the child. Both parents do not want to jeopardize their financial security, but first and foremost it is important that a child’s needs are...
Keeping track of all assets during divorce
When a Florida couple sits down to start negotiating the terms of their divorce, things can really start to seem overwhelming. The emotional upheaval of the moment can cloud their judgement and ability to pragmatically assess the financial big picture. Marriage is an...
Will one have to pay spousal maintenance after a divorce?
Married couples who go through a divorce need to separate the life they shared together into two separate lives. Under Florida law, this can occur in many different ways, but generally people will need to determine issues such as child custody and parenting time if...
Can divorce be thought of as radical self-love?
There are many viewpoints of divorce, some think of it negatively and some positively. However, what many may not realize is that it can be a radical act of self-love. Seeing divorce in a negative light Many believe that divorce is a four-letter word. Indeed, many...
Adele shows that even high net worth divorces may be worth it
Many people who have gone through the process will say that a divorce, even a difficult high net worth divorce, was ultimately worth it. Of course, there will likely be trials and tribulations, but at the end, one’s post-divorce life is worth any heartache needed to...

