Category Archives: Family Law, Marriage, Divorce & Custody

The Parenting Plan: How You and Your Spouse Provide Stability for Your Children After Your Divorce

By | August 3, 2016

Divorce is often a difficult situation, even more so if the couple has young children. For that reason, Florida custody laws place a high emphasis on doing what’s best for the children involved. As your Florida divorce attorney will probably explain to you, Florida uses a parenting plan to set the custody agreement. This plan is required in… Read More »

Warning Signs That Your Marriage Could Be On the Road to Divorce

By | July 29, 2016

Many people who have gone through the process of getting divorced in Florida can look back and point to numerous red flags that indicated that things weren’t on a positive trajectory.

Tips for Living Together Before Getting Married

By | July 28, 2016

Research shows that more Americans than ever are living with one another before they ever get married. Some of these couples will never get married at all. A recent nationwide study also indicates that a majority of individuals in the United States believe that cohabitation for unmarried adults is acceptable.

How is child support calculated in Florida?

By | July 27, 2016

Child support, either as a result of divorce or a dispute between unmarried parents, is a potentially complicated situation from the emotional, financial and family point of view. When the relationship between the parents is already strained, it can become an even more difficult and stressful process. Nevertheless, the parents and parties involved (including your Florida divorce or… Read More »

Does Working in a Certain Professions Increase Your Divorce Likelihood?

By | July 27, 2016

There are many different studies out there discussing the elements of your marriage that could contribute to a higher divorce rate, but one of the most recent studies shows that the career path you have chosen may have an influence, as well.

Domestic Violence – Can Marriage Counseling Really Help?

By | July 6, 2016

It seemed a bad marriage. When I look back to those days, all I feel is pain and frustration. The pain of being hurt, both physically and emotionally and the frustration of being powerless and playing the victim always. It was unbearable; the helplessness, being powerless in front of someone who simply humiliates your “being” and I was… Read More »

Disputing Paternity in California 

By | June 28, 2016

Paternity disputes are difficult and often emotional legal battles dealing with establishing fatherhood. Either spouse can dispute a child’s paternity for many reasons. If a parent feels the need to confirm that the person he or she assumes to be the father is actually the child’s biological father, that parent can order a paternity test. An experienced family… Read More »

Why or Why Not Change Your Name After a California Divorce?

By | June 9, 2016

For many people, restoring their maiden names or former names after a divorce can bring a sense of peace and closure. Others, however, prefer to keep their married names for a variety of reasons. There is no right or wrong answer. Changing your name is your choice, and you should do what makes you happy. In California, the… Read More »

Saving Your Marriage: Seven Tips to Help When You Think It’s Over

By | June 8, 2016

Fixing a broken marriage isn’t easy, and if you really want to work things out with your spouse, you’ll obviously have to put in some effort. If you’ve come to a point where you think that it’s over between the two of you, you’ve come to the right place! Read on for seven tips to help you save… Read More »

Modern Developments in Child Support Attorney Proceedings

By | June 7, 2016

As Bob Dylan once expertly quoted, “The times are a-changing”. This is definitely the case with many aspects of our lives today, especially within the legal world. Recently, there have been some major elements and adjustments in our lives that have led to significant changes within legal proceedings in Family Law. There are three large factors that have… Read More »