Tag Archives: Divorce Attorneys in Tampa
A High-Conflict Marriage Can Be As Bad For Your Health As Smoking
Recent research from the University of Nevada and the University of Michigan has established a link between physical ailments and high-conflict marriages. In their study, the researchers followed 373 heterosexual couples over the course of the first 16 years of their marriages to examine the relationship between health problems and the frequency at which… Read More »
Creating A Domestic Violence Escape Plan
When you recognize that your relationship is not a healthy one, you should create an escape plan that will enable you to safely exit the relationship. Having a plan before you actually leave can make leaving far less difficult. If you are married to your abuser, divorce should be part of your escape plan…. Read More »
Should I Change My Name After My Divorce?
The majority of women who marry choose to change their surnames to their husbands’ surnames when they do so. There are many different reasons why women choose to change their names, such as cultural expectations and the desire to use the shared name as a foundation for their new family. Although some see the… Read More »
Do Affairs Affect the Outcome of Divorce?
Certain hot-button issues are some of the leading and more well-known causes of divorce – financial strain, the pressures of raising a family, and growing apart over time. But, one catalyst that is synonymous with divorce is having an extramarital affair. Historically, adultery was grounds for petitioning for divorce, but with most states now… Read More »
Complex Property Division in High Conflict Divorce Cases
Divorce almost always has one unanswered issue in which both parties have a vested interest. Child custody/support is likely the most frequently contested issue, but property division can be even more contentious, especially if a couple collectively holds a large variety of valuable assets. Property division in the average divorce is typically limited to… Read More »
Parenting Plan Guidelines in Florida
Those with children face a difficult challenge when navigating a divorce. Not only must the parents consider the emotional and psychological impact of such a decision on the child, but it is also necessary to determine how to arrange child custody and parenting time. Divorcing couples often dispute child-based issues as each tries to… Read More »
Parenting Plans and Violations of the Time Sharing Schedule
One of the hardest decisions in most divorce cases is deciding how to formulate and compromise on child custody and parenting plan issues. Many parents, especially those who provide the bulk of childcare, are understandably reluctant to give the other spouse more time with their child than absolutely necessary, but ultimately come to realize… Read More »
Protecting Your Children in a Divorce
Divorce is a difficult process for any adult, let alone a child, who does not have the necessary psychological or emotional development to fully understand what is happening. Divorcing parents often do everything they can to shield their child from the worst of the fallout that comes from these situations, and this effort is… Read More »
What to Do When the Child Support Checks Stop Coming
Providing for a child’s necessities is getting more expensive by the year, with the average cost topping $245,000 to cover expenses until the child reaches 18. That amount of money is significant for all parents, but is particularly so when one parent provides the bulk of childcare following a divorce or separation. Child support,… Read More »
How Divorce Affects Contractual Obligations for the Distribution of Assets after Death
When most people first think of divorce, the after-effects on a person’s estate plan is not likely to come to mind. Usually, people think about selling the marital home, dividing property, determining who will pay child support, and deciding how the split parenting time with the children. They may assume that the rules of… Read More »
