Tag Archives: Fort Lauderdale Divorce Lawyers
What You Need to Know about Divorcing with Children
Conceding a marriage is not working is extremely difficult to admit to one’s partner, but having to tell a child that his/her parents are no longer together is difficult on an entirely different level. Divorce is complicated enough on its own, but adding children into the mix does present additional challenges for many couples…. Read More »
How Do Pets Factor into Divorce?
Many people love their pets almost as much as their children, and would be devastated if their pets were no longer in their lives. Divorce is one of those situations that often challenges how the possession and care of pets will be divided by the couple, and having children in the mix, who may… Read More »
Exploring Dispute Alternatives to Get Divorced
The divorce process is not known for being easy or fast, and couples seeking divorce may be overwhelmed at the prospect of leaving everything for a judge to decide in an atmosphere facilitated by contention and disagreement. Litigation, by its nature, is an adversarial process, and in some cases, this approach is the best… Read More »
Does Retirement Affect Alimony Obligations?
Recent studies have indicated a marked uptick in the amount of older couples deciding to divorce after many years of marriage. With people living longer and financial stability for each spouse less of a concern compared with times past, these older couples seem to place a premium on ensuring they are happy in the… Read More »
Keys to Negotiating a Fair Property Settlement
Divorce brings a lot of financial upheaval to both spouses, so the terms of the property settlement are key to finding short- and long- term stability as adjustments to additional expenses and less income are made. Florida follows an equitable distribution model for property division, which starts from the premise that the division of… Read More »
How the Law Treats Infidelity in Divorce
Honesty and commitment are the cornerstones of any good relationship, and when adulterous behavior require these qualities be abandoned, divorce is usually quick to follow. Discovering a spouse has been unfaithful is devastating, and for many, the why will never be fully understood. This level of betrayal, and the direct cause of the breakdown… Read More »
How Divorce Affects Beneficiary Designations
Going through a divorce is almost equivalent to the same whirlwind type of experience as getting married, albeit in a negative context. Much like planning a wedding, preparing for a divorce is just as hectic and time-consuming. Collecting documentation, consulting with an attorney experienced in divorce law, and deciding on property settlement, alimony, and… Read More »
Sorting Out The Finances And Possession Of The Marital Home In Divorce
When a married couple acquires the home they intend to live in for a long time and raise a family, it marks the beginning of a central part of most people’s lives, and naturally causes both spouses to have a strong emotional attachment to the property. A big component of most divorces is dividing… Read More »
How Spousal Abuse Affects The Procedure And Outcome Of Divorce
An integral part of any healthy marriage is the ability to trust one’s spouse to hold him/her safe when in vulnerable positions. Unfortunately, spouses that engage in abuse often exploit these vulnerable situations to reinforce control over the victim. Understanding the implications of the abusive acts, and the appropriate way to respond, are some… Read More »
New Approach To Divorce
Most popular depictions of divorce do not give this process a good reputation. The spouses are routinely shown as vindictive and bent on making the divorce as difficult as possible with endless litigation, leaving children in the middle to be used as pawns. While this scenario can happen, it is by far the exception,… Read More »
