Recent Blog Posts
Fight the Stress of Divorce
Divorce can be an immensely stressful time, and being told as much comes as a surprise to no one. What people may be interested in finding out, however, is that periods of massive stress (as contentious divorces can be known to cause) can literally break your heart. The disease is called Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, and… Read More »
Child Custody Mistakes to Avoid
Some divorces are knock-out, drag-down fights from start to finish. Others are amicable, friendly, and agreeable. Regardless of the situation, it is crucial that the divorce paperwork explicitly spell out child custody and visitation arrangements if there are children involved, because things change. Trusting your ex-spouse to “just do the right thing” is a… Read More »
50% of Marriages End in Divorce. Oh Really?
For as long as many of us can remember, we have been told time and time again that 50% of marriages will end in divorce. One out of every two marriages will fail. This has become a commonly accepted truth in our society. But after years of researching the divorce rate, former Wall Street… Read More »
Blue Light Special on Orlando Speeding and Traffic Tickets
This just in, Shoppers! This coming Friday and Saturday (April 17th and 18th) the Orange County Clerk of Courts will be hosting an initiative called Operation Green Light. During this initiative, individuals with overdue traffic tickets or criminal fines can pay their fines and fees in full and save the 40 percent collection agency… Read More »
How Does My Divorce Impact My Home Mortgage?
You are divorcing. To put it bluntly, you and your ex are going to need two separate places to live now. If you’re currently renting, then the solution is fairly easy and obvious, but if you and your ex own a house together, it’s not so simple. You will need to take some time… Read More »
Mortgages and Divorce
The after-effects of a divorce can stretch out a very long time, in many cases even lasting an entire lifetime. One area of concern that comes up frequently, but is not often discussed, is living arrangements and mortgages. The reason it might not come up too often in discussion is that while the potential… Read More »
Parents Turning to “Bullying Injunctions” to Protect Children
One of the most heartbreaking moments of parenthood is learning that your child is being targeted by a bully. With the widespread use of social media and other online communication, many kids and teens today are exposed to a new breed of bully: the cyberbully. Now, more and more parents are taking a stand… Read More »
What is a Guardian Ad Litem in Divorce?
Regardless of the situation that brought them there, children who are under the supervision of the Department of Children and Family, or who are involved in divorce, paternity, or other family law case, often need someone to look out for their best interests and to speak on their behalf. A Guardian ad Litem is… Read More »
Orlando Divorce Cases Can Drag On
If you are facing criminal charges in Florida, it is your right per the Sixth Amendment to a speedy and public trial. If, instead, you are going through a divorce, there is a very good chance that you will be waiting a long time for your court date. Many families in Orange County find… Read More »
Divorce Alimony – Where in the Range Do You Fall?
A range is good, but a number is better. As discussed in my earlier post on range-based alimony, the proposed new alimony law establishes a presumptive range for alimony. This range can be quite wide depending on the relative income of the parties and the length of the marriage before divorce. How will the… Read More »