By Deborah Greene | Published April 1, 2014 | Posted in Family Law | Tagged Tags: divorce, family law disputes, Florida family law attorney, mediation | Leave a comment
While divorce or other family law litigation does not bring out the best in any person, it does not have to bring out the worst. If you are considering divorce in Florida, or if you are facing other family law issues in Florida, mediation offers less conflict and an easier passage through the dissolution of Read More
Read MoreIt is no surprise to learn that arguments about money may lead to divorce. Recent research not only affirms the idea, but digs a little deeper into why it might be. In recent years, job loss and related tensions have disrupted the peace of many marriages. But a Kansas State University study indicates financial troubles Read More
Read MoreThe marriage of divorce (or other family law litigation) and social media is a big mistake. If you’re involved in a divorce, or other family law litigation, the combination of the two should be avoided. Family and close associates have always supported their loved ones as they go through a divorce or other family law Read More
Read MoreIt should come as no surprise that a divorce, like many major events in life, involves changes in taxes. We know that in the heat of the emotional turmoil that comes with ending a marriage, the IRS might be the last thing on your mind — but ignoring tax-related changes can be a costly mistake. Read More
Read MoreChild support is often a contentious issue in a divorce or paternity case. In a perfect world, both parents want the best for the children, even if there is animosity between the parents. Unfortunately, this is not a perfect world, and when payment is not forthcoming, enforcement of support often becomes necessary. According to a Read More
Read MoreA closely held business may be one of your most valuable assets — and as such, division of a closely held business in a divorce may be one of the most contested issues. It becomes even more complicated if marital assets unrelated to the business have been pledged as security for debts of the business. Read More
Read MoreCiting that a lesbian couple were involved in a long-term relationship when they “agreed to jointly conceive and raise a child together as equal parental partners,” the Florida Supreme Court ruled that the partner who donated her egg to her partner has constitutionally protected parental rights. The couple — identified only as D.M.T., who carried Read More
Read MoreHolidays make memories that last a lifetime. And as parents, we want to create and foster the warmth and magic of the season. A divorce or paternity litigation — especially if recent — can make children feel more anxious. Children are also more intuitive than adults may give them credit for: if you are stressed, Read More
Read MoreWhen we think of establishing parentage, we often think of a mother desiring to establish paternity — that is, the legal acknowledgment of the father of her baby. The mother’s motivation is often to be able to obtain a child support order that requires the father to pay money to the mother for support of Read More
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