Blog Posts in October, 2014

When Your Child Doesn't Want to Visit the Other Parent

If you’re a parent going through a divorce, you know that the process can come with a variety of concerns about how it will affect your children. Establishing a sound time-sharing arrangement and accounting for all of the facets of the kids’ lives can be difficult and requires genuine effort on everyone’s part if the plan is to succeed. But what happens when the children’s own wishes come between ...

Why Do You Need a Divorce Attorney?

Divorce can be expensive and time-consuming. Fearing the cost and hassle of having to deal with court appointments and worried about feeling like they’re living their lives at the mercy of the courts, many people have turned to do-it-yourself divorce kits. There are some important things you should consider when deciding whether or not to consult a lawyer in a divorce: Stress reduction : So much ...

Grounds for Divorce in Florida

Grounds for Divorce in Florida Many states have made it impossible for a couple to divorce solely on the basis of one or both spouses engaging in an affair. Florida is one of these states. Although infidelity may be considered a contributing factor, the only legal grounds for divorce in Florida are the irretrievable brokenness of the marriage or the mental incapacity of one of the spouses. In most ...

Creating a Parenting and Timesharing Plan in a Divorce

The difficulties any couple experiences when going through a divorce is compounded when there are children involved. Among Florida’s requirements during a divorce involving children is the submission of a completed parenting plan. This provides a comprehensive outline of how divorcing spouses intend to structure their children’s lives, what roles each parent will play and how the parents will ...