Divorce

In a divorce case, people sometimes wonder what's going to happen to their family pet. They're concerned about having to figure out a situation in which they can share time with the pet, or they may even be concerned that they'll never see them again. This concern is...

As an older person, thinking about getting a divorce can be a frustrating conundrum. On one hand, you may feel that you cannot live with your spouse any longer and want to move on. On the other, you have your finances mixed up together, and you’re not sure how you can...

When you get divorced, you hope that your spouse will act maturely and fairly, be honest and not stoop to tactics that deliberately make you look bad. Unfortunately, however, you might have been married to someone who always wants the upper hand – and will do just...

Judges overseeing proceedings in the Florida family courts must apply state law to unique family circumstances. They have to help protect children when making custody decisions and seek fair solutions under the equitable distribution statute enshrined in Florida law....

Parenthood comes with certain rights and with many responsibilities. Parental responsibilities typically last until someone's child reaches adulthood. Until your child turns 18 or graduates high school, you may have a legal obligation to provide them with housing,...

Contrary to popular belief, a prenup does not signify a lack of faith in the marriage. If anything, it provides financial transparency and a foundation of trust that couples can build on. Not all marriages work out, and having a prenup provides a soft landing in case...

Having to pay alimony can be frustrating when you want to move on from your marriage. Unfortunately, if you provided for your spouse and they need support to move forward in the future, alimony may be ordered. There are different reasons for ordering alimony, and each...

Whether you were once married and are now divorced or never had a committed relationship, you and the other parent of your children have to cooperate. Some parents have a difficult time putting their own emotional responses to a failed relationship aside to focus on...

While a prenuptial agreement, often shortened to prenup, has historically suffered from a negative connotation, they have become more of a staple in modern marriages. Whether from personal anecdotes or their portrayal in popular media, individuals used to equate a...

Many people want to keep the house when they're getting a divorce. It's probably one of the biggest assets that they own, and it's a big part of their life. This desire makes sense, and deciding how to divide assets can be complicated when one person wants the house....