Seeking a divorce is the most common way to end a marriage, and is available in almost all situations. The second option is to seek an annulment. This is where the marriage is declared to legally never have happened. Unlike a divorce, it is only available in very specific situations. If you are confident that you meet the qualifications for an annulment, it can make a lot of sense to pursue in place of a divorce. Read More

A lot will change for you after a divorce, but even more is going to change for your children, who have no real control over the situation. Finding ways to parent in such a way that will help your kids adjust is very important after a divorce. The following are six tips to manage parenting during and after a divorce. Put Yourself in Their Shoes Did your parents divorce when you were young? How did that make you Read More

Going through a divorce can be one of the most traumatic events that a person will ever experience. Once the divorce is finalized, many people expect to find a sense of relief, but often just feel sad or lost. This may be because they aren’t really sure how to adapt to the ‘new reality’ of life after divorce. The following are five effective things you can do to adjust to this new normal as quickly as possible, and Read More

When someone makes a statement as if it were true but is actually false and it gives a negative impression of a person or company, it can be seen as defamation. There are several types of defamation including slander, which is when the statements are made using spoken words, sign language, or other gestures, and libel, which is when the statement is made using the written word. Challenges of a Defamation Case If Read More

Going through a divorce is very difficult for everyone, but it can be especially challenging for the children. Since the kids have no control over the situation, but will still be directly impacted by all the changes happening around them, it is important to do everything you can to protect them from any type of harm as you undergo the divorce process. Watch for Signs of Harm Parents can get distracted during and Read More

If you are going through a divorce, custody battle, or just about any other family law matter, it is crucial that you handle it properly. Mediation is a powerful method of resolving your legal issue, has many benefits, and should always be utilized whether you’re in a highly contentious matter or one where the parties can resolve issues amicably. Note that in Florida, families are mandated to mediate in divorce Read More

If you are going through a divorce, custody battle, or just about any other family law matter, it is important that you handle it properly. Mediation is a litigation tool with many benefits and should always be utilized whether it be a highly contentious matter or one where the parties can resolve issues amicably. Note, that in Florida, families are mandated to mediate in divorce cases. Maintain Control of the Read More

Whether going through a divorce or paternity action, knowing that the future of your family is hanging in the balance can be extremely stressful. Taking some time to learn about how the courts make decisions on these types of cases can help you to prepare, and even help you make a more effective case. Time Sharing and Parental Responsibility Importantly, the term “custody” is no longer employed in divorce and Read More

Due to any number of unforeseen circumstances, people can fall behind on their mortgage and have a hard time catching up. Once you start to fall two or three months behind, things can get stressful very quickly. It can take up to six missed payments depending on the lender, but eventually your bank will begin the foreclosure process after a number of months. Rather than losing your home to this process, there are Read More

Parents are given very specific rights under the constitution that are no easily removed. However, with these rights comes tremendous responsibilities. If a parent is unable to adhere to his/her responsibilities to an extent in which he/she endangers the child, a parent’s rights may be terminated by the court. How Parental Rights Are Terminated To begin the Termination of Parental rights proceeding, a Petition must Read More