The allegations that can fly during a child custody dispute can be surprising and upsetting. In some instances, one parent accuses the other of engaging in parental alienation, where manipulation tactics are used to warp the child’s perception of the other parent. The...
Divorce does not have to unfold as a courtroom battle. In Fort Myers, many couples choose a collaborative or cooperative model, which is an approach that prioritizes transparency, mutual respect and shared decision-making. And, spouses can prepare for a smoother...
A lot of divorces resolve through settlement negotiations. While that can save you time, money and a bunch of conflict, you can’t blindly step into the process and expect to walk away with a resolution that protects your best interest. Instead, you need to develop an...
All sorts of allegations can fly when you’re in the middle of a child custody dispute. The other parent might lob personal attacks against you to try to destroy your character, and they might make outlandish accusations that you’ve manipulated your child to try to...
A court order on child custody and visitation is binding. You’d think, then, that your child’s other parent would adhere to its terms. If you’re reading this, though, then it’s clear that the other parent has no qualms with disobeying the court’s order to your and...
High net worth divorces do not have to get resolved in a courtroom battle. As is the case with any Florida divorces, mediation or cooperative divorce are options. To review, the cooperative divorce process requires the spouses to agree to an open exchange of...
It’s easy to get wrapped up in the intricacies of the property division and alimony disputes that make up your high-asset divorce. That said, you can’t get so consumed by the process that you neglect to make the legal arguments that position you for an outcome that...
Child custody situations can be difficult to handle because you have to deal with your ex. One of the most important things for you and your ex to remember is that your children will be watching how you interact with each other. A major part of what they may...
The goal of Florida child support laws is to make sure children receive the financial support necessary to maintain their standard of living. For children of high-income families, there are some additional factors the court considers when setting an amount of child...
Florida fathers often assume that a custody court will favor a mother in a child custody dispute. This may cause them to avoid fighting for more custody time, sometimes called parenting time, or avoid filing for custody altogether. Although in the past courts were...
