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How Do Prenuptial Agreements Affect the Divorce Process?

In most circumstances, obtaining a divorce is a fairly straightforward process. The presence of a prenuptial agreement, however, can change what would otherwise be the standard order of events. A prenuptial agreement is a legal contract signed by a couple before the marriage becomes official. It may contain items such as the following: A full Read More

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What to Expect When Dealing with an Angry Spouse During Divorce

Divorce is an emotional process. It’s easy to let your emotions get out of control. Even if you are able to keep a handle on your emotions, you cannot control how your spouse will react throughout the process. If you find yourself dealing with an angry former spouse, the following are some of the most Read More

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Understanding the Various Types of Divorce

Although there are certain elements of the divorce process that always work the same, each individual case is different based on the circumstances of the couple and how the two spouses wish to move forward. The following are a few of the most common circumstances leading to entry of a divorce Judgment: Simplified divorce: You Read More

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Do Divorce Courts Take a Child’s Preference into Account?

Many states have rules that outline at which age a court must consider a child’s preference regarding child custody arrangements. In Florida, however, there is no particular age guideline, and judges have sole discretion over whether the child has the ability to make a reasoned, informed choice. In these cases, the judge will consider whether Read More

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Tips for Getting Through the Holidays After a Divorce

The first holiday season after a divorce can be difficult. You may be unable to engage in many prior traditions and no longer have many of the same people in your life to celebrate the occasion. While getting through this time may not be easy, there are ways you can make the process much less Read More

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How to Stay Cool, Calm and Collected During a Divorce

There’s no getting around it — divorce is stressful. There are so many things you need to be worried about during the process that it can be very easy to lose your temper and lash out at your former partner, especially if you believe he or she is being unreasonable or is trying to intentionally Read More

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Your Legal Options If Your Child Visitation Agreement Has Been Violated

When you and your former spouse or partner separated or divorced, you should have established a child custody and visitation agreement if you had kids together. But what happens if the other parent has violated your rights by refusing to let you see your children? Fortunately, you have legal options. Under your established visitation schedule, Read More

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How Does Child Custody Mediation Work?

One of the most emotional issues in the world of family law has to do with child custody. Parents want what is best for their kids, and it can be incredibly stressful negotiating an agreement that you believe will give your children the best opportunity to continue to grow up healthy and happy. Through child Read More

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Study Finds Divorces Spike in 2 Months Each Year

A new study from the University of Washington in Seattle has found that there are two months in the year that see the highest numbers of divorces nationwide. According to the study, March and August were the months in which divorce rates tend to spike. Researchers believe it’s no coincidence that these times of the Read More

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Creating a Parenting Plan That Works for All Parties

A parenting plan is a document that outlines how you will continue to share time with your children and make decisions regarding their upbringing. This type of plan is, extremely helpful in maintaining consistency for your children as they live in two different households. It also lays the groundwork for better communication between you and Read More

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