If you’re getting divorced, child custody is probably one of the most pressing topics on your mind – especially if you have young children. Infants and toddlers require special consideration during a difficult time like divorce. It can be challenging to find an arrangement that works for the entire family. Above all else, though, the […]
I’ve Just Been Served Divorce Papers – What Now?
Being served divorce papers is not something anyone wants to experience. Unfortunately, it happens to about 787,251 couples each year. If you’ve recently received divorce papers, hopefully you had an inkling your marriage was on the rocks. While getting divorce papers is never easy, it’s less painful if it’s not a complete shock. No matter what your circumstances may be, getting divorced is […]
How is Child Support Determined in Florida?
As you navigate separation and divorce, understanding child support is critical. If you’re getting divorced in Pensacola or the surrounding areas, the state will calculate your child support obligation according to the parameters set forth by established child support laws. These same laws also serve as the baseline for child support modification action down the […]
How Do I Protect My Children Emotionally During a Divorce?
If you’re considering a divorce, you’re probably concerned about protecting the emotional wellbeing of your children. You’re not alone in this. Luckily, all the research shows that kids can cope with a divorce without significant emotional fallout, as long as their caregivers maintain a “kids first” parenting strategy. Protecting your children emotionally is often the […]
What I Wish I Had Known Before I Got Married
Are you thinking of getting married? Have you heard horror stories of divorce and relationships gone south? As virtually anyone who has been married will tell you, the choice to wed comes with some good things and some serious compromises. While the divorce rate decreased by 18% between 2008 and 2016, the marriage rate is […]
How to Change a Child Support Order
.Child support may seem rigid and fixed, but there is a way to modify the child support you are paying or receiving. Even if a child custody order is already established, parents can go back and request modifications to the child support agreement if there has been a substantial change in circumstances and if a […]
Your Child’s Birth Certificate & Paternity
When a child is born, it has two biological parents. Regardless of the legal status of those parents – whether they’re married or not – birth certificates have spaces for both a mother and a father’s name. While the mother’s name is placed automatically on a baby’s birth certificate, the father’s name may not be, […]
Top 10 Things NOT to do When You Divorce
If you’re considering a divorce, all you have to do is talk to a divorced friend or family member to find out that the process is not easy. In addition to being emotionally-charged, divorces are full of logistical issues that can be difficult to balance during such a heated time. In recent years, numerous studies […]
Adoption
The decision to adopt is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make and you need the right advocate by your side. Florida law establishes a process for step parent adoptions, adoptions by close relatives, adult adoptions and open adoptions. We have facilitated several adoptions in same-sex marriage or partnerships, and and helped individuals […]
How to talk to your kids about divorce
If you have children and you’re going through a divorce, your biggest concerns are how your kids are going to be affected, when is the best time to tell your children, and how much should you share with them? As a parent you already know that kids, even very young ones, have an uncanny sense […]