You had a bit too much fun on a business trip and cheated on your wife. A year after you stepped out of your marriage for a night of passion, your affair partner notified you that she had your baby. What happens next?Certainly, your world is rocked. It's...
Fort Myers Florida Family Law Legal Blog
Are there signs your marriage is headed for a divorce?
Each year thousands of married couples in Florida go through a divorce. Some of these cases are even high net worth divorces, in which millions of dollars in assets are on the line. In some cases, the signs that a divorce may be looming have been present for years....
Working through difficult divorce issues in mediation
Our readers in Florida who are familiar with previous posts here know that not all divorce cases turn into courtroom battles. Many couples who are going through a divorce are able to put aside their emotions, for the most part, in order to work through the various...
Hulk Hogan given deadline to pay ex-wife’s divorce legal fees
Our readers in Florida are used to seeing news headlines about celebrity divorces and the oftentimes chaotic processes involved. Former professional wrestler Hulk Hogan went through his divorce case in Florida and is now facing a serious deadline in relation to that...
Deciding which assets to seek in divorce
When you married your spouse, you never imagined that the day might come when the two of you would fall out of love. You intended to remain together "until death do you part," but now you can barely stand to stay in the same room with this person who has become a...
Comprehensive approach to the equitable division of property
There are probably more people in Florida who have heard divorce horror stories than there are those who have heard of divorce cases that go smoothly. However, as long as the divorcing couple is able to focus on the issues that need to be addressed -- while keeping...
What you need to know about mediation and divorce cases
Many people in Florida who are getting ready to pursue a divorce case may believe that they are in for a significant legal fight. However, the depiction of divorce cases on TV or in movies is hardly the most common way that these cases are handled. In fact, most...
Can a collaborative divorce help lower your expenses?
The cost of proceeding with a divorce is oftentimes one of the reasons why Florida residents hold off on committing to such a life-altering legal process. Divorce is quite common in America, so most people know a friend or family member who has been through the...
Former ‘Today’ show host settles high net worth divorce
People in Florida may have been following the divorce of Matt Lauer, the former longtime host of NBC's "Today" show. Recently, Lauer and his estranged wife were able to settle their high-asset divorce. Lauer's estranged wife has filed paperwork with the court and the...
Is it ever right to split up the kids in a divorce?
Divorce is a major life event for all involved — especially the kids. It's a major adjustment for them and they may need some therapy sessions to get through the transition.But imagine how hard it would be if, in addition to "losing" a parent to divorce, the...

