Divorce

Most couples who get divorced do not continue living together. As a general rule, they may even separate before the divorce is finalized. This is why understanding the date of separation is so important, as it helps with asset division. But there are also couples who...

Did you know that Florida doesn’t recognize legal separations? As a result, if you separate from your spouse, it may be reasonable to ask for alimony. Alimony provided during your divorce is acknowledged as compensation that is paid because you have a right to...

You and your spouse share two pets together. Your pets are bonded, always playing and sleeping together. This poses a problem for you because both of you would like to keep your pets despite the fact that you’re getting a divorce. In your mind, your home is best for...

Having a child with special needs means that your family has to approach many common situations differently than other families would. Divorce and shared custody can be particularly difficult for a child with special needs and their siblings. There are all the usual...

Divorcing after a long marriage can be difficult, but that doesn’t mean that it’s impossible. In fact, the number of gray divorces, which are divorces involving those 50 and older, is growing. Since the 1990s, gray divorce rates have doubled, showing that sometimes,...

Many parents struggle with co-parenting. It's particularly more challenging to deal with when their child has special needs. Children with special needs often have regularly standing appointments and set routines that they must stick to. They also use heavy equipment....

Since January of 2015, same-sex marriage has been legal in the state of Florida. While this was and still is cause for celebration, many same-sex couples experience relationship troubles just as heterosexual couples do. When divorce is imminent, you will want to learn...

Just as marital relationships are different for each couple, the divorce process is unique when spouses decide to end their marriage. In most cases, divorcing partners want to make the experience as quick and painless as possible, especially if they have children. But...

Living with a narcissist is a trying situation because they’re so self-absorbed that they can’t think about how their actions impact others. Ending a marriage when your spouse us a narcissist is just as difficult because the process usually requires both parties to...

Sometimes, a divorce that has a lot of conflict can make it difficult for both parents to be around each other, even when their children are doing exciting things. Whether your child is performing in a ballet, choir or talent show, you always want to be there to...