Many marriages come to an end because of substance abuse and addiction. In fact, addiction is one of the top reasons that spouses decide to get a divorce. However, if you have children, the conflict and difficulty related to a spouse with substance problems don't stop...
Your children are the most important part of your life. Even though you chose to divorce the mother of your kids, you always prioritize the interests of your children. Nonetheless, while your child custody agreement has worked out well so far, it may not suit the...
Your ex-spouse -- the mother of your child -- has received a new job offer outside of Florida, and now she wants to move away with your son or daughter. You said "no" to the request, but she is being insistent and has filed a legal petition to gain permission from the...
In the beginning of a healthy love relationship, two spouses usually have deep levels of emotional engagement and intimacy. This is usually accompanied by lots of physical affection, like touching, hugging, kissing and other physical intimacies that spouses are...
There's a lot of talk these days about the numerous advantages of joint physical custody arrangements for both parents and their children. These arrangements involve the children living half the time with one parent and half the time with the other. Although it might...
It's normal to feel jittery and nervous before a child custody hearing. There are a few things you can do, however, to calm your nerves -- such as getting as prepared as possible before your trial. Here are some tips that we give to our clients before their child...
While the holiday season may be a time full of joy for some people, it may be a time of increased stress for others. If a couple is already experiencing tension, the holiday season can be the last straw that leads to a divorce. In fact, there is often a spike in...
Drug abuse can create a problem for your marriage -- and, if you know what's good for you, it will probably bring your marriage to an end. Nevertheless, it takes time for spouses to realize that the addicted spouse isn't going to change. Yes, miracles do happen, but...
It should go without saying, but many cases involving visitation disputes aren't divorce cases. There are a great number of people who have children together but who never got married. Custody disputes come up often in that situation because there are laws that...
Child custody disputes are some of the most complicated proceedings because they're not something that can be resolved without hurting someone involved. Whether it's a child who hears their parents argue or parents who feel slighted, it's normal for someone to feel...
