Children may too often become collateral damage in divorce. Even when parents keep things civil, the aftermath of a fractured home may prove difficult for children to process. There are steps you can take even before the divorce to aid in the way your children view...
Beverly L . Brennan
Beverly L. Brennan Attorney & Counsellor at Law Naples Florida
ATTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW
How does a musical career affect relationships?
Factors that can affect a marriage can vary greatly in Florida. However, one of the biggest factors includes what industries the spouses are involved in. A company called Flowing Data created a study to test which occupations can inadvertently affect divorce outcomes....
Divorcing can affect your business
About half of all marriages in the United States end in divorce. That's why it's a good idea for people in Florida to prepare for the worst before they walk down the aisle. This is particularly true for entrepreneurs. A little planning can help business owners protect...
What to do when your child wants to live with their other parent
It took several months, but you finally won the custody battle against your former spouse. Now you're a single parent in Florida trying to juggle raising a child and holding down a full-time job at the same time. Things seem to be going fairly well until the day that...
Who needs a prenuptial agreement?
More couples across Florida and other U.S. states are filing prenuptial agreements to protect themselves and their assets against the risk of divorce. Prenup agreements might seem like they're reserved for the rich or extremely wealthy. However, any marriage centers...
If parents can’t agree, the court determines child custody
There are a lot of good reasons for a Florida couple who are taking the steps necessary to dissolve their marriage to come to an agreement on specific terms such as property division and child custody and support. This may seem counter-intuitive since the inability to...
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...
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...
A prenuptial agreement is typically worth having
Florida residents who are planning on getting married may have thought about asking for a prenuptial agreement. While it may not seem like a top priority, it can be essential for those who want to protect their assets or assets that belong to their families. It isn't...
Take life insurance seriously in a divorce
Property division and custody are usually the major headline issues in a Florida divorce. Exes tend to spend much of their time and mental energy on solving these problems. However, this leads to overlooking seemingly simple topics such as life insurance....