Divorcing couples in Florida are often worried about how the division of assets will work out. What they often forget about is the division of liabilities. In a divorce, couples have to figure out what they're going to do about their shared debts, including mortgages...
Beverly L . Brennan
Beverly L. Brennan Attorney & Counsellor at Law Naples Florida
ATTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW
Naples Family Law Blog
Why do fathers lose child custody?
Contrary to popular belief, full custody isn't automatically awarded to women in divorce cases. In fact, many fathers in Florida have received full custody after filing for divorce from their spouse. However, certain actions and behaviors can cause fathers to lose...
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...
Why unwed fathers need to establish paternity
When a married couple has a baby in Florida, it's legally assumed that the husband is the father of the child. But if two unmarried people have a baby, the paternity of the child can be legally unclear. While the couple is together, the paternity of the child...
Divorce and parenting schedules
People in Florida should know why divorces can be so difficult. It's not just about dividing property equitably. Child custody agreements can be some of the most difficult negotiations any couple will ever endure. Luckily, there are some good tips available that make...
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...
How a variable annuity can affect a divorce settlement
Individuals who purchase an annuity in Florida agree to pay money to an insurance company in exchange for annual payments in the future. When a variable annuity is the investment vehicle of choice, the payments received by the annuitant in the future are not...
Certified divorce financial advisors
Financial stress and the issues that cause it are among the leading causes of divorce in the United States. Divorcees in Florida probably already know about the need for a good attorney, but they should also consider employing the services of a certified divorce...
How joint custody might influence a child support order
If you share custody of your children with your former spouse or partner, it may impact the amount of child support that you owe. In the event that you receive child support, it may impact how much the child's other parent pays you each month. Let's take a look at the...