Five Crucial Steps You Can Take For Your Children During a Divorce

Divorce can be a challenging and emotionally draining process for both spouses, but it can be even more so for children. As collaborative family law attorneys, our focus is always on promoting the wellbeing of the children involved in the divorce. Here are five crucial steps that divorcing parents should take to prioritize their children’s […]

Why Collaborative Divorce Is Better for Families Than Traditional Divorce

The team moves at your pace.  Whether you’re motivated to move quickly through the process, or you are seeking a slower, deliberate process, the team is able to accommodate your needs.  In a traditional divorce, the timeframe is set by one-size-fits-all statutory deadlines that may not be appropriate for your family. Your goals and priorities […]

Am I responsible for my spouse’s medical bills?

Unfortunately, during a marriage, one or both of the spouses may incur significant medical debt. A main concern is whether one spouse will ultimately have to pay the medical bills of the other. The answer to this complicated question is nowhere near straight-forward. Many people are under the impression that they will not have to […]

Who is a child’s legal father in Florida? Does it matter?

The issue of paternity is one we find generates a great deal of confusion. Many fathers in Florida operate under the incorrect assumption that biological fatherhood is the same as legal fatherhood, or that being the biological father supersedes being the legal father. It may seem counterintuitive but when it comes to who has the […]

Big Changes Coming to the World of Alimony

Alimony

Of the many changes to our tax laws in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “TCJA”), one of the most important has a direct impact on family law, particularly those in the midst of a recent divorce.  Under the current rules, those who make alimony payments are eligible to have those payments deducted from […]