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The Financial Implications of Divorce in Florida: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Divorce is stressful. It is never easy to end a marriage—even if you know that it is ultimately the right decision for your future. Finances are one of the big stressors associated with divorce. It is crucial that you know what to expect and that you are ready for any financial challenges. Here, our… Read More »
Why Collaborative Divorce Can Be So Effective for Florida Parents Looking for an Amicable Child Custody Arrangement
Are you a parent of young kids or teenagers who is preparing for a divorce in Pinellas County? If so, you likely want to reach an amicable, effective custody arrangement with your spouse. Florida’s collaborative law process (Florida Statutes § 61.57) is a useful tool. In this article, our Clearwater collaborative divorce attorney explains… Read More »
Why is Florida’s Collaborative Divorce Process Special?
Are you preparing for a divorce in Florida? Similar to most people, you probably want to get through the process without serious conflict or expense. Florida has a comprehensive collaborative divorce law (Florida Statutes § 61.57). Collaborative divorce is different from other amicable options for ending a marriage, such as mediation. Here, our Clearwater… Read More »
Can a Professional Medical Practice Be at Risk During a Divorce in Florida?
Are you or is your spouse a doctor who owns their own medical practice? If so, your divorce case can be especially complex since the way a medical practice is addressed in a divorce can be complicated. If you are wondering: Is a professional medical practice a marital asset? The short answer is “it… Read More »
What Type of Professionals May Be Involved in a Collaborative Divorce in Florida?
Florida has a collaborative divorce law (Florida Statutes § 61.57). The collaborative law process can be very effective to help couples resolve their issues in a non-adversarial, confidential, and structured manner. For more complex divorces—typically those involving young children and/or a couple with high net worth—professionals are often relied on. At the Law Office… Read More »
Five Tips to Help Your Mental Health When Going Through a Divorce
Divorce is hard. Even if you are sure that it is ultimately the right decision, ending a marriage can take a toll on your mental health. A study cited by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that recent divorcees face a spike in mental health issues—including stress, anxiety, insomnia, agitation, and depression. You… Read More »
How Often is Collaborative Divorce Successful in Florida? (An Overview of the Data)
Going through a divorce is hard. Florida’s collaborative law process is designed to provide married couples who are splitting with a confidential, non-adversarial environment to work together to reach a mutually-workable solution. This raises an important question: How well does collaborative divorce in Florida actually work? The short answer is that 6 in 7… Read More »
Does an Award of Sole Child Custody Terminate the Other Parent’s Rights?
Are you a parent who is preparing for or going through a child custody case in Florida? If sole custody is an issue in your case, you may be wondering: Does an award of sole custody mean that the other parent’s rights are terminated? The answer is “no”—even if sole custody is awarded, the… Read More »
We are Getting Divorced in Pinellas County—Who Gets the Dog?
If you are a pet lover in Pinellas County, you are certainly not alone. Forbes cites data showing that nearly 40 percent of households in Florida own a dog. For divorcing couples, figuring out what happens to a beloved dog can be an especially challenging—and highly emotional—part of the process. It is crucial that… Read More »
What Family Issues Can We Address in the Collaborative Law Process in Florida
Most people involved in a family law case want to limit conflict. Collaborative law can be a great tool to do that. Under Florida law (Florida Statutes § 61.56(4)), “a process intended to resolve a collaborative matter without intervention by a tribunal.” In other words, is a specialized, confidential, and non-adversarial process designed to… Read More »
