Your divorce may mark a difficult transition and period in your life. Although you may have never pictured yourself getting divorced, this is a common experience for many couples. According to the American Psychological Association, between 40 and 50% of marriages in...
Beverly L . Brennan
Beverly L. Brennan Attorney & Counsellor at Law Naples Florida
ATTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW
Prenuptial agreements are not only about protecting assets
In the movies, there is much drama surrounding the subject of prenuptial agreements. They portray an awkward conversation about whether one of the characters is marrying the other one for his money. In real life, however, the subject doesn't have to be awkward or...
Your children and divorce: 3 actions to avoid
As a parent to minor children, you understand that your divorce impacts them as much as it does you. It signals significant upheaval and change as the lives they know break apart. You probably experience distress and worry seeing them react to the sudden alterations...
What does Florida consider when awarding alimony?
When you and your Florida spouse decide to part ways, you may have concerns about your ability to support yourself and maintain the same standard of living you now enjoy without your former partner pitching in. In this scenario, you may decide to pursue alimony in...
3 tips for communicating during your divorce
Divorce can prompt a multitude of life changes that affect you on an emotional and financial level. Although you may have never pictured yourself getting divorced, ending a marriage is a common experience for many people. The American Psychological Association states...
Navigating the new child tax credit
New tax legislation passed in March 2021 increases the federal child tax credit to $3,600 a year for children ages 5 and younger and $3,000 per year for children ages six to 17. Starting in July, parents can receive periodic payments from the IRS for up to half their...
Minimizing the impact of divorce on children
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...
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...
