When a stepparent adopts their stepchild, so many complex emotions can arise. Of course, there is happiness that the stepparent is taking legal steps to formalize their relationship with a beloved child. Still, there can be some conflicting feelings. This may be...
One of the biggest advantages of keeping your divorce out of court by using an alternative method of dispute resolution (ADR) like collaborative divorce or mediation is that spouses need to work together to negotiate agreements that are best for their children and...
Once you get through your child custody and time-sharing negotiations, you probably expect your life to be much less chaotic. Some things should calm down considerably, especially if your divorce has concluded, but you still have a few challenges ahead. One such...
Parents who are going through a divorce need to ensure that they have everything together for the children. This isn’t always easy to do because it requires that both parents work as a team despite the issues that led to their marital split. There are some very...
Many people are reluctant to officially end their marriage even if the relationship seems hopelessly broken. They want to be sure that they tried everything possible to salvage it before heading to a divorce lawyer. If there are children involved, that can also be a...
When most individuals in Florida get divorced, their first instinct might be to move out of their house as quickly as possible. However, moving out before the divorce is finalized can produce its own set of problems. If possible, both parties should try to live in the...
While sharing custody of your son or daughter with your former spouse may lead to significant benefits for your child, it may not have been your first preference. Even if you were in favor of having your child split time between your own home and that of your ex, you...
If you are heading for a divorce, you probably have a great deal on your mind. For example, you may have worries about where you will live, how you will support yourself or when the matter will end. Access to the right information, though, may help put your mind at...
Every parent realizes that kids often go through phases. While it can be difficult to identify the cause of a child’s disrespectful or hurtful behavior, a co-parent should not be the source. Sometimes, though, divorced parents intentionally or inadvertently engage in...
After holiday festivities conclude, divorce filings tend to spike. If you have been putting off ending your marriage, you may use the first part of 2020 to begin a new life. Fortunately, you likely do not have to start from scratch. That is, Florida law allows you to...
