Whether you recently finished the divorce process and have concerns about custody or visitation or you are thinking about ending your marriage and you worry about how the court will award custody, it is important to go over various legal topics related to custody. For...
Divorce
Tips to help minimize stress during and after your divorce
A Florida divorce can negatively impact a person’s self-image. Keeping up a strong front, focusing on work and transitioning to single life takes a toll on your emotional and mental state. Learning to take care of yourself and move forward is crucial for maintaining a...
How can you tell your children about your divorce?
Talking to your children about your upcoming divorce can potentially seem intimidating, but it does not have to be a negative experience. Staying respectful and open while discussing the topic can help reassure your children there is nothing to feel scared about. Stay...
Think twice before recording: Florida’s laws on wiretapping
Thanks to advancements in technology, today’s devices are multi-functional. In addition to being a telephone, camera, planner, translator and radio, many devices also serve as recording devices. As a result, the temptation to record conversations — especially by...
What is parental alienation syndrome?
When parents get involved in a heated divorce, children can suffer unintentionally. Sometimes, the actions parents take can do some serious damage to a child's mental well-being. This is often the case when it comes to parental alienation. Children who suffer from...
Using boundaries to protect your well-being after divorce
After your divorce, establishing boundaries becomes more important than ever before. You may encounter people who pester you with questions about your relationship. You may feel some lingering obligation to your former partner. You may question your decision....
Divorce, custody and your ex moving overseas
If you are ending your marriage and your spouse holds dual citizenship and plans to move overseas, or they have already left the country, there are many legal issues you need to go over with respect to the divorce process. If you have kids, it is especially important...
Dealing with a car crash while you are getting divorced
If you are bringing your marriage to an end, there are many different issues you need to go over, whether you are losing sleep over financial concerns or you have a lot of anxiety due to a custody dispute. Unfortunately, some people have an especially difficult time...
Is mediation the best divorce option for the two of you?
In ending your marriage, you and your spouse may have some serious disagreements to resolve. You may think the logical approach to divorce is litigation and you will address your disagreements in court. However, you might consider mediation as an effective and less...
When a criminal charge leads to divorce
It happens more often than you might think: A single major event leads to the breakdown of a marriage. It happens with accidents, career changes and, sometimes, criminal convictions or charges. If you find yourself defending against a criminal charge and going...
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