Category Archives: Divorce
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 »
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 »
There’s an App for That: Child Support
In today’s world, we rely on our phones and computers for just about everything. We utilize alerts on our phones to remind us of things at the appropriate time, automatic bill pay is available for many monthly bills, and countless apps are available to make life easier. If there is a need, someone will… Read More »
Four Predictors of Divorce, and What You Can Do
According to an extensive study done by researchers over a 14 year span, data suggests that nearly 100 percent of the time, there are four behavioral tendencies among couples that can almost surely be harbingers of divorce. Thankfully, Robert Levenson and John Gottman, psychologists at the University of California-Berkely and the University of Washington… Read More »
Both Parents Equally Important in a Child’s Life
When it comes to child custody and parenting time agreements, there was once a time when family courts favored the mother over the father. Now, though, St. Johns County Judge John Alexander wants parents to know that things are different. He is taking a fairly hardline approach to the subject, as well. He not… Read More »
Why Parenting Plans are Important in Divorce
The children come first. That’s a saying that we hear scattered throughout news articles, commercials, pop culture, public service announcements, and in discussions with friends and family. What does it really mean, though? Well, in the context of recent legislation passed in Florida, it means that parenting plans can be decided by the court… Read More »
In a Divorce, the Family Business Needs Special Handling
Some of the eventualities of divorce are well-known: The family will be splitting, marital property will be divided, child custody and parental visitation plans will be outlined, etc. One of the things many people don’t fully understand about divorce, though, is what happens with a family business. This is a major issue, as the… Read More »
Divorce Rate Might be Lower than We Think
If you listen to news reports, you will likely hear some version of the following: “Divorce rate rising,” “divorce rate hits new high,” or “divorce on the up and up”. It seems like no matter where you turn, you’re confronted with the fact that divorces are becoming more and more commonplace. How much of… Read More »
Are We Going to Stop Tracking Marriage and Divorce?
“In the past 12 months, did this person get: A) Married, B) Widowed, C) Divorced?” This question is a normal part of the US Census questionnaire, and the data gained from the answers is used in a lot of research about marriage and divorce. However, the government is considering dropping that question (and others… Read More »
How to be Prepared for Unexpected Divorce
As the old adage goes, the best way to prevent a problem is to be prepared for it in the first place. While this is not always possible, generally no matter what issue you’re facing, someone has been there before, and has documented the pitfalls and secrets so that you don’t have to learn… Read More »