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The Season of Divorce
Most people like to make a fresh start in the new year. Whether that includes career goals or personal goals, the winter season is loaded with surprises and new beginnings. This is particularly true for couples who have reached a winter in their marriage. January seems like the right time to untie the knot. In...
Helping Your Children Cope With Separation Anxiety
It is common for children of divorced parents to experience a psychiatric disorder known as Separation Anxiety Disorder. This is the clinical term used to describe the stress children experience when separated from someone they are close to, in this case, a mother or a father. While it is okay for children to experience this...
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Advantages of Uncontested Divorce
While couples file for divorce for several reasons, the main cause is generally their irreconcilable differences. This doesn’t mean they can’t agree on anything. Some couples are able to set aside their differences and have an amicable divorce or separation. This is called an uncontested divorce, which means the divorcing couple can dissolve their marriage...
How the Holiday Season (And High Stress Levels) May Destroy Your Marriage and Lead to Divorce
Undoubtedly, the holiday season is the most stressful time of year. Holiday preparations, buying gifts, sending out invitations, trying to budget properly to not go bankrupt with all the holiday spending… It’s a lot to handle. High stress levels and the unbearable amount of pressure associated with the holidays can become a real test of...
Holiday Visitation Schedule: What’s the Best Way to Split the Holidays?
For any divorced or unmarried parents, a holiday season can get pretty hectic and stressful – but not if you take care of your holiday visitation schedule in advance. In 90% of all cases, when two parents have joint physical custody, the other parent will want to spend at least some portion of the holiday...
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Jason Taylor’s Ex-wife Ends Lawsuit
Former Miami Dolphin football player Jason Taylor’s wife had secretly filed for divorce in Broward County back in 2015. He had promised to pay her $8.67 million as a lump-sum spousal support payment. Apparently, he never paid that amount so she recently sued him for $3.4 million in a Fort Lauderdale court. Taylor is also...
How To Avoid Visitation Problems During The Holidays
Working out your visitation schedule can be challenging, particularly if you went through a contentious divorce. While it is natural for both parents to want to spend more time with the kids, this should not create unnecessary arguments, especially during the holidays. This is the time to create lasting memories your kids will talk about...
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Are Grandparents Granted Visitation Rights in Florida?
Most happy childhood memories revolve around family. Children especially need alone time with their grandparents and the extra attention they provide. Grandparents are generally a good influence on their grandkids. Unfortunately, once a couple of files for divorce some grandparents feel they will not be able to see their grandchildren again. Florida is somewhat strict...
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Common Tax Issues During Divorce
There are some tax issues you should definitely discuss if you want a fair divorce settlement. Alimony, for example, is taxable to the recipient. It is important that you speak with a knowledgeable Fort Lauderdale property division attorney with experience in all the aspects of the divorce process, including the potential effects of taxes. But...
Facebooking During Divorce May Not Be Such A Good Idea
With over 70 percent of Americans using social media, it is common seeing divorcees pouring their hearts out on platforms such as Facebook. It is a popular place for people to share their whereabouts and family life. But sharing too much can hurt your divorce case. Some posts can be used as evidence during divorce...
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