Tag Archives: Filing for Divorce
Domestic Violence, Children and Divorce
Telling a spouse about the desire to get divorced is one of the most difficult conversations one is likely to have. Conceding the relationship is no longer working or will work in the future is hard to admit, but is better for both parties in the long run. As tough as this situation is,… Read More »
Alimony Reform Bill Vetoed – Where Does that Leave Divorcing Couples?
There are typically two issues in divorce that raise the largest amount of emotion and contention – child custody and alimony. Each parent commonly views themselves as the better choice to care for a child and bristles at requests for alimony because it requires continued support of a spouse they no longer want in… Read More »
Governor Signs a New Law that Will Give Divorcing Couples an Alternative to Court
When many people think about divorce, they usually conjure up a process that is full of animosity and disagreement, with both sides unwilling to concede an inch towards resolution. While there are certainly some divorces that meet this stereotypical image, more and more divorcing couples, especially those part of Generation X, are trying to… Read More »
Mental Incapacity and Divorce in Florida
Moving through the thought process that leads to the decision to initiate divorce proceedings is not easy, and normally comes with a lot of emotional angst. This decision can become even more complicated and distressing if a spouse is suffering from a mental health issue. A recent news story in Lakeview, Florida, discusses a… Read More »
