If you are over age 50 and you are contemplating divorce, know that you are not alone. Divorces amongst those ages 50 and older are expected to triple by 2030 from their numbers in 1990. This type of divorce is referred to as a "gray divorce." One major concern many...
When a noncustodial parent loses an income stream, might move the court to modify their current child support order to lower the amount paid. To modify an existing child support order, there must be a substantial, permanent, and involuntary change in circumstances in...
Every divorce has its complications. In many cases, it’s the emotional aspect of marriage dissolution that leaves individuals struggling. But the logistical and financial aspects of your divorce can also be challenging to navigate, leaving you with a significant...
Although it has been around for a few decades, collaborative law is to still a relatively new way couples in the Fort Meyers area can get a divorce. Lawyers first suggested it as a way to avoid high-conflict divorces. In a collaborative divorce, the couple agrees that...
Couples who decide to divorce must decide what to do with their property. There are two types of property a couple may have. These are called separate property and marital property. Separate and marital property Separate property refers to assets that are owned by one...
One important aspect of child custody is establishing paternity, which is the legal process of determining who a child’s biological father is. In Florida, there are several ways paternity can be established. These include marriage, voluntary acknowledgment and a court...
Alimony is a hotly debated topic in many Florida divorces and it has been a highly controversial subject for many years in state government. Several times in recent years, Florida lawmakers have attempted to overhaul the alimony laws. Just last year, the legislature...
Nasty arguments are behind many divorces. What starts as a disagreement about spending might spill over into questions of honesty or competence. Some insecure people simply lie or manipulate their spouses to cover up their financial issues. In these cases, it should...
Mediation is highly effective, and it is a service offered both as a private service and as part of the divorce process in most family courts. It is an effective way to resolve disputes confidentially and efficiently. Many people who want to divorce do not want to go...
When a married couple divorces in Florida, one of the first steps of the property division process is to divide any separate property from the marital property. Next, the spouses must divide the marital property under state law. For the most part, there are just these...
