Beverly L . Brennan
Beverly L. Brennan Attorney & Counsellor at Law Naples Florida
ATTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW
Naples Family Law Blog
How to make the divorce process as pleasant as possible
People don't typically think about the words "happy" and "divorce" together. However, while divorce is never the goal when a couple enters into wedlock, there are times when ending a marriage is inevitable. There are steps that couples in Florida can take that will...
Creating the best child custody schedule
Parents going through a separation in Florida are likely to encounter some difficulties in finding a child custody schedule that works for everyone. Ideally, parents should share custody equally, but jobs and other life events can make this complicated. Schedules that...
How to best co-parent children
If you have joint custody in Florida, there are always challenges in terms of both the children and your relationship with the other spouse. Nonetheless, it is possible for everything to work out in the end. There are many things that you can do as your part towards...
Ways to make the divorce process a little smoother
Individuals in Florida who are in the midst of a divorce may be struggling to put their lives back together. Divorce is always a challenge, but there are things that people can do that can make the separation process a little less taxing. During a divorce, most people...
What to bring when you meet with a family law attorney
If you are a Florida resident preparing to get a divorce, you probably want to start figuring out which of your and your spouse’s assets constitute marital property. Marital property is nearly anything acquired during a marriage, and it must be split “equitably,” or...
Social media use can damage a family law case in Florida
There are many issues that may end up being relevant in a Florida family law case. Evidence of poor behavior from either spouse can have an impact on its resolution with child custody, child support, alimony and property division. A relatively recent factor is a...
Scheduling considerations with custody and visitation
For children in Florida and elsewhere, the entire process of a divorce can be confusing and worrisome as they wonder how the future will play out. A common challenge is the visitation schedule. Custody and visitation are frequent sources of disagreements, so it is...
How to balance a job and divorce
Chances are that Florida spouses going through a divorce are also employees, so they must balance the emotional demands of their divorce along with their duties at work. The onus for doing so falls on them as job demands remain the same regardless of what someone is...
Financial tips for older adults who divorce
A "gray divorce" is the phrase that is sometimes used to refer to divorce between older adults, and it carries its own set of unique challenges. People in Florida who are close to retirement or already retired do not have the luxury of years in the workforce ahead to...
Consider a prenuptial agreement before marriage
In the past, many people getting married in Florida simply did not want to talk about a prenuptial agreement. The truth is that this is a conversation that you almost can't afford not to have. If you are bringing assets into the marriage, they are at risk in a divorce...
