Family Law

Physical abuse – while an important topic of discussion –  is not the only kind of abuse that goes on between married couples. It’s well-known that victims of domestic violence often struggle to leave their relationships for many reasons, not the least of which is...

While divorce can certainly be challenging and post-divorce life takes some time to adjust to, it isn’t all doom and gloom. The positive aspects of divorce are often overlooked.  As well as signifying the end of a romantic relationship, divorce is also a fresh start...

People often associate custody issues with divorce. When couples end marriages while their children are still young, they need to work out a way to share their parental responsibilities and rights. The same can be said of unmarried romantic partners of young kids who...

The Florida family courts may issue several different decrees at the end of divorce proceedings. Most couples share property and possibly debts as well, resulting in a property division decree. If divorcing spouses have children together, there could potentially also...

For most divorcing couples, their largest and most valuable asset is their home. Whether yours is a small condo or a sprawling beachfront estate, determining what happens to it is likely one of the biggest divorce-related decisions you’ll make together. If you...

Modern couples don’t get married at as young of an age as they used to. Many people will wait until they are in their late 20s or 30s. In the past, marriage in the early 20s or even the teens was much more common. One reason that this practice has waned is because...

Married couples are generally supposed to divide their assets in a divorce. If they both have claim to those assets, one person can’t simply keep it for themselves. This includes things like bank accounts, investments, vehicles, homes, art collections and much more. ...

Sometimes, it can take several years before married couples really know one another. Despite every marriage having its ups and downs, many couples become stronger as the years go by. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case for every couple.  Some partners don’t like the...

Alimony is a form of spousal support that’s given from one spouse to the other after a divorce. The purpose of alimony is so that a spouse can continue living a lifestyle they’re accustomed to living until they can become self-supporting. Typically, alimony is given...

Domestic violence, often known as family violence or intimate partner violence, encompasses a wide range of abusive behaviors within a family or a romantic relationship. These behaviors can be physical, emotional, psychological or financial in nature. Children who...