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...
If you have a high income or own many assets, you may be concerned about the impact divorce could have on your financial stability. This is understandable, since divorce involves the equitable distribution of marital property, which means marital property is fairly...
Collaborative divorce is an alternative to the traditional courtroom battle. It allows couples to work together, rather than against each other, to end their marriage respectfully and with minimal stress. In Florida, collaborative (or cooperative) divorce continues to...
If your child’s other parent has filed a motion to modify custody, then you’re probably worried about how the outcome of that motion will impact your ability to spend time with your child and maintain a strong relationship with them. Although the accusations made in...
Many people in the Fort Meyers and Naples area move to another part of Florida or even out of state every year for lots of reasons. Even when these reasons are good, a parent who is subject to an order regarding custody or time-sharing will have to follow certain...
Establishing paternity means a legal acknowledgment of the father of a child. When paternity is established, the father has all the legal rights and responsibilities that come along with being a father. When the biological father of a child is not obvious, there are...
