With couples choosing to wait longer to get married, it should come as no surprise that the average age people get divorced has also increased over the last 20 years. According to a study by Bowling Green State University, reported by Forbes, the divorce rate of...
Fort Myers Florida Family Law Legal Blog
What are some reasons your prenup could get thrown out?
Whether you're drafting a prenuptial agreement now or going into a divorce with one in hand, you want to know everything about the legal process, including some of the reasons your prenup could be declared invalid and thrown out of court in Florida. Below are some of...
Don’t let emotional mistakes guide your high-asset divorce
A high-asset divorce has to be about money, at least to a certain degree. It can be hard to separate emotions from the process, but it's important to try, or emotional mistakes can mean that things don't go the way you planned.For example, some people are so angry...
Undo or ‘I do’: Reconciling after divorce
Once a divorce is finalized, ex-spouses commonly find that they have little or no desire to maintain any sort of relationship with an ex. Even in amicable divorces, ex-spouses often go their separate ways and ultimately cut ties. However, not every divorce ends this...
Florida fathers: know about support enforcement and modification
Many fathers across Florida have the responsibility to pay child support. Paying this money on time and in full is one very important way to support a child and establish at least a financial connection between kids and a parent who is not the primary...
What you can’t put in your prenup
You may already have a very good idea about what you want to put in your prenup, and most of it is probably assets. You're just trying to protect yourself in case of a divorce so that you don't lose a serious amount of wealth. While that's fine, it's also wise to take...
What NOT to do on social media while getting divorced
You know that person: the person who takes a picture of every plated dish or cup of coffee before consuming it, who snaps selfies at every possible opportunity, and who seemingly feels hashtags are more appropriate for conveying their thoughts than actual words....
What should you do to keep your child in the country?
If you're getting divorced from someone from another country, and the two of you are fighting over custody, you may be concerned that your spouse is just going to pack up and leave before the divorce proceedings are finished, taking the child along. This can make it...
Actress seeks $37,000 per month in support for pets
When high-profile or very wealthy couples divorce, there can be a lot of money at stake. For many people, this makes just about every aspect of the divorce more complicated, from dividing up property to establishing child support. Because of this, many decisions about...
I have a prenup: Will it be enforced?
Prenuptial agreements can be a critical tool in just about any marriage. They can set rules and sort out complex financial issues when two people are planning for a future together. However, issues can and do arise when it comes time to enforce a prenuptial...

