Beverly L . Brennan
Beverly L. Brennan Attorney & Counsellor at Law Naples Florida
ATTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW
Naples Family Law Blog
How to help children get through a divorce
When married couples with children decide to divorce, regardless of why, the biggest concern for most parents is the well-being of their children. Most divorces are not pleasant, even less so when trying to negotiate issues such as parenting time and child support,...
Impact of divorce on substantially equal periodic payments
Some older couples in Florida who are nearing retirement choose to divorce. When they do, they may have established IRAs or other retirement accounts with substantial savings that will need to be divided. If the people are under the age of 59 1/2 and have been taking...
Tips for creating an infant visitation schedule
When parents in Florida are getting a divorce and they have a child who is an infant, figuring out a visitation schedule can be complicated. It involves balancing the physical and emotional needs of the parents and the child. It is important for the noncustodial...
Having child custody could influence a child support order
Parents in Florida and throughout the country may share legal and physical custody of their children after a divorce. If parents share physical custody of their children, it may influence the terms of a child support order. This is because child support orders are...
Get your assets appraised for fair property division negotiations
Going through a divorce is hard enough, but what can be more frustrating is how business-like you have to be with your assets. It's not just a matter of "I want this and you can have that." You may need to have valuations of assets to determine their worth, so that...
Parents need to take supervised visits seriously
When parents get divorced in Florida or any other state, it can take an emotional toll on their children as well. Although both parents are generally allowed to have a relationship with their kids, a parent and child may have limited time together. Therefore, it is...
Why a prenuptial agreement could help in a divorce
Some people in Florida who are getting married might want a prenuptial agreement. This can be useful for individuals who are bringing assets into the marriage they want to protect or who have children from a previous marriage.The property that people bring into a...
What reasonable parenting decisions sometimes look like neglect?
Being a parent is a difficult, expensive and often thankless role. While you may get your proverbial payment in the form of the love you feel for your children and the joy of watching them grow, the stresses of parenting seem to only have become more intense since the...
Dealing with parenting long-distance after divorce
While getting a divorce and splitting custody of the children can be difficult for Florida parents, this can be even harder if they live a long distance from one another. The quantity of their time with their children may be less, but parents can focus on making sure...
Know how to handle a toxic ex during divorce
The decision to divorce is never one to take lightly. While there are some people who can work toward the legal end of the marriage in a mature manner, others can't. Instead, one party is left dealing with a person who is toxic. This makes an already difficult...
