Parental manipulation is a widespread issue after separation and divorce. Can you spot the signs? When one parent wages warfare by turning the kids against the other, it may have a long-lasting impact on the victimized parent and the children. The first step to...
Beverly L . Brennan
Beverly L. Brennan Attorney & Counsellor at Law Naples Florida
ATTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW
Will nesting work for you?
As divorcing parents, you want to provide the most stability for your child during this difficult time. One of the best ways to do that is through nesting. But how does nesting work in general? And how do you know if it will be a good fit for your family? Breaking...
Running a business together after divorce
Though a romantic relationship has run its course, a business partnership of spouses may be thriving. PR Newswire reports an estimated 64% of U.S. gross domestic product comes from family-owned businesses, and married couples run about 1.2 million of those businesses....
6 advantages of divorce mediation
Since people value sound advice in stressful times, divorce mediation can be helpful. Couples need to discuss the division of assets, living arrangements, child custody and their other unique circumstances. For good reason, separating spouses may consider the services...
What involved fatherhood looks like
For decades, sociologists conducting research on the family have concentrated on the effect that a father's absence has on children. Eventually, they decided that they needed to pay more attention to the positive effects that fathers' involvement has on their...
How to handle joint tax liabilities in divorce
If you are going through a divorce, you have many issues to work out to extricate yourself from your marriage. You probably filed joint tax returns with your ex-spouse while married. If you have an outstanding tax liability, you must determine how the unpaid balance...
How do you deal with long-distance custody?
When handling custody arrangements, the most ideal situation involves both parents being in an easily traveled distance from each other. Of course, things do not always work this way in every divorce situation. Sometimes, individuals may need to relocate to other...
How may an agreement for unmarried couples preserve my assets?
Since 2016, unmarried couples in Florida may lawfully live together without incurring penalties. The Sunshine State, however, does not recognize common-law marriages. The Florida court system may not provide you and your significant other with the same asset...
Will the court allow you to modify your child custody agreement?
If you are a divorced parent, a major change in your life may signal the need for child custody agreement modification. Florida statutes have precise guidelines for agreement modifications, many of which affect child support or custody arrangements. Will the court...
Tips for effective co-parenting
After a divorce, it can be challenging for parents to adjust to sharing parental responsibilities in separate households. Residual resentment towards one another may make the transition especially difficult for parents to navigate. A strained co-parenting relationship...
