By Steven Combs | Published November 18, 2014 | Posted in Family Law | Tagged Tags: divorce, family law | Leave a comment
Lessening the Effects of Divorce on Children
Divorce is often very difficult for both spouses to manage, but it can be even more challenging for children of the couple. This is a critical time for your family, as kids can be sensitive to a significant disruption to their normal lives before, during and after a divorce. There have been numerous studies on Read More
Read MorePostnuptial Agreements Offer Various Benefits for Couples
According to a recent study from the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, there has been a general trend toward more couples across the U.S. developing and signing postnuptial agreements. This is occurring among couples of all different incomes, as many are finding it beneficial to clearly outline all of the major issues in a marriage Read More
Read MoreImportant Things to Know About Property Division in Florida
Throughout the course of most marriages, couples build up various assets and property together. When they decide to get a divorce, this can make the process difficult, as they must address the challenge of dividing this property in a fair and equitable manner. One of the things that surprises many people going through a divorce Read More
Read MoreBusiness Valuation During a Divorce in Florida
When two people are married and own a business together in Florida, there are some unique issues they need to resolve if they later decide to get a divorce. The ownership interest in the business may be considered property, and if so the court will attempt to divide it as it would with any other Read More
Read MoreGay Marriage Ruling Indirectly Impacts Divorce Case
Monroe County Circuit Judge Luis M. Garcia’s July ruling that Florida’s gay marriage ban is unconstitutional may help the cases of not only same-sex couples who are fighting for the right to marry, but also the case of a Tampa couple that is currently seeking a divorce. Mariama Changamire Shaw and Keiba Lynn Shaw, two Read More
Read MoreBillionaire Fails to Keep Divorce Details Confidential
The confidential details of what could be the largest divorce case to ever be handled by the English court system has been leaked to the media. Sir Chris Hohn, the billionaire in charge of The Children’s Investment Fund, is in the midst of a bitter $1.3 billion divorce case after being married for 17 years Read More
Read MoreNew Statute Addresses Overnight Stays in Child Support Calculations
A new statute in Florida has changed the way divorced couples and family courts may calculate child support, better taking into account actual overnight stays. The law, which went into effect May 12, 2014, allows for the consideration of actual time-sharing arrangements and schedules (verses the schedule attached to your divorce decree) as a greater Read More
Read MoreDivorce or Conscious Uncoupling?
In late March, celebrity couple Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin announced they were pursuing a conscious uncoupling. For a divorcing couple, what might that mean? The media had a field day with the sincere separation statement made on a website maintained by Ms. Paltrow. Married since 2003, actress Gwyneth Paltrow and musician Chris Martin are Read More
Read MoreMediation as a Path Toward Divorce or Resolution of Other Family Law Issues
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 MorePrivate Lies: The Danger of Social Media in Divorce/Family Litigation
The 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
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