Florida residents who have been fortunate enough to build wealth will often say they could not have done it without help from their spouse. This goes beyond crediting a husband or wife with encouraging them in various ways as they sought to advance. It includes giving...
Fort Myers Florida Family Law Legal Blog
Is divorce always harder on one spouse than the other?
Any divorce has the potential to be filled with uncertainty and acrimony for the two soon-to-be ex-spouses involved. Sometimes, however, the divorce process can be harder on one spouse over the other, depending on the facts of the case. In fact, a recent news article...
Successfully divorcing a narcissistic, lying spouse
Getting through any divorce is tough, given the emotionality involved and the legal issues that you’ll have to confront. The challenges of your divorce can be magnified when you’re dealing with a spouse who lies and focuses on nothing but winning and making you pay....
Completing a business valuation in a divorce
When a married couple who own a business together decide to divorce, it can lead to a complex property division process. A business valuation is an important part of the divorce settlement and it requires the cooperation and communication of both spouses. Disclosures...
Drafting a parenting plan in Florida
Florida parents may draft a parenting plan to specify how they want to handle the custody of their children. Under, Fla. Stat. 61.13, a parenting plan must include the following information: Thorough description of how parents will share parental responsibilities....
Florida alimony set to change as bill signed into law
In Florida divorce cases, one topic that is consistently in dispute is alimony. This is true from the perspective of the paying party and the receiving party. Whether it is a high-asset divorce or a more modest case, it is imperative to be aware of how the amount is...
Property division in a ‘gray divorce’
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 does a life change warrant a change in child support?
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...
How to handle your small business during your divorce
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...
What is collaborative law and how does it work?
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...