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....
Fort Myers Florida Family Law Legal Blog
How marital estates are divided in Florida divorces
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,...
Gray divorce requires preparation and strategy
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 guidelines for wealthy parents
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...
Using collaboration and mediation in a divorce
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...
Using collaboration and mediation in a divorce
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...
What to consider when asking for child support
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...
Minimizing a divorce’s impact on the children
In Florida, the brunt of the divorce often falls on the children. They make none of the choices that parents make but have their lives uprooted. It is up to the parents to make sure that the children do not needlessly suffer during the divorce. Parents need to...
What will happen to my business in a divorce?
Many couples are both partners in love and in business. But not all partnerships last forever. If you and your spouse are reaching the end of your marriage, you might worry about what this will mean for your business as well. Every divorce goes through a process of...
Older adults and financial concerns of divorce
Florida couples who are going through a divorce may face additional challenges if they are near retirement or already retired. Younger individuals may have more working years to recover financially from a divorce that are not available to older people. As a result,...

