For fathers, divorce and the various family law matters that may arise can be challenging in many different ways. For example, financial difficulties that stem from spousal support, child support or the way in which a court decided to divide marital property may...
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4 pieces of key advice when divorcing your business partner
Your business partner is also your spouse. You got married a decade ago, then you both quit your jobs and started a company together.At the time, you were full of optimism and hope for the future. For the business, those goals came through. It flourished. You were...
Discussing divorce during back-to-school season
When it comes to talking with children about divorce, parents may encounter challenges regardless of the time of year. Often, it can be difficult to try explaining what is happening to children who may disapprove of their parents’ decision. Having said that,...
What is the incomes shares model for child support?
Child support is ordered when a child's parents do not live together in Illinois. In divorce cases, it is automatically handled as part of the overall legal process. Typically, if you are the parent who has physical custody of the children and with whom they live, you...
Protecting children from domestic violence
On this blog, different angles concerning domestic violence have been discussed. For example, someone may find themselves falsely accused of this offense and have their lives thrown into chaos. However, some people in Lee County are subjected to domestic violence and...
What is paternity fraud, and what does it mean for a father?
Paternity fraud is a very serious problem that may only turn up years after a child is born. Imagine being a father who suddenly comes across information that may mean his child isn't his at all. It's a horrifying feeling for a parent, and it's compounded by the fact...
Job loss and child support payments
If you have recently lost your job, you may be having a hard time piecing your life back together in various ways. However, if you owe child support as a non-custodial parent, the termination of your position can be especially troubling. At Fried and Fried, we are...
Holiday celebrations and high asset divorce
There are many different stressors that can arise when a couple decides to terminate their marriage, especially for those with a high net worth who have children. From the way in which a court splits up marital property to custody battles and concerns about tax...
Can I divorce my mentally incapacitated spouse?
From infidelity to domestic violence, high asset couples decide that it is time to end their marriage for a wide variety of reasons. In Lee County, Florida, some people may come to the conclusion that divorce is necessary because their spouse has become mentally...
Can spousal rights be waived?
When it comes to marital property and contracts, many people are aware of prenuptial agreements and the different reasons why couples sign them. In Lee County, and counties through all of Florida, some people do not realize that postnuptial agreements are also a...

