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...
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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...
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...
Asset division can become complicated for Florida LGBT couples
Splitting your possessions is a source of contention in many divorces. Like most other states in the country, Florida family courts use an equitable distribution standard when determining how to split up the possessions of people going through divorce. Typically,...
Virtual visitation is an idea to consider
If you have child visitation rights, it's safe to assume that you look forward to the time you get to spend with your children.However, since your children no longer live with you, it's difficult to spend as much time with them as you would like. Virtual visitation...
Build a strategy to end juvenile dependency in Florida
Children are uniquely vulnerable to abuse and neglect because they cannot advocate for themselves and may not understand when they experience mistreatment or abuse. To protect vulnerable citizens, Florida has laws in place that allow the state to limit or even...
How to handle a Florida divorce when you’re pregnant
For some couples struggling to maintain their relationship, children can be an inspiration that helps them preserve their marital union. For others, the discovery of impending parenthood may instead be motivation to end the relationship.If you are currently pregnant...
“Seahorse” dads present unique paternity considerations
With advances in gender reassignment surgery and changes in federal policy regarding marriage rights, more people than ever before are in same-sex marriages or have a fulfilling union with a transgender, genderqueer or non-binary partner. That has given rise to...
Follow these tips to obtain a child support modification
Even if you've come to terms with making a monthly child support payment, your financial circumstances could change in the future. From losing your job to facing a serious illness that makes it impossible to work, your situation can change without notice.If you're...
Should I put the father’s name on my child’s birth certificate?
If you are no longer in a relationship with the other parent of your newborn child, it's likely that you will have many questions and concerns as a single mother. One of the first legal decisions that you will have to make regarding your child is what information to...