The Genuine Article: Hollywood’s Portrayal vs. Real-Life Divorce in Florida

Here is the reality: Your divorce is not going to be like what you see in the movies or TV (and frankly, you really would not want it to be).  Movies and shows exploit all the drama and the emotions like hostility, sadness, and disappointment that comes with a divorce.  However, an actual divorce in […]

Crafting Prenuptial Agreements Using the Collaborative Law Model

The experience of entering into a prenuptial agreement is an awkward and surreal experience:  On the one hand, you are madly in love, engaged, and perhaps, in the middle of planning the wedding of your dreams.  On the other hand, you are negotiating a prenuptial agreement determining the terms of a potential divorce that may […]

Maintaining the Peace: The Crucial Component of Co-Parenting After Divorce

The Emotional Impact of Divorce Divorce can be one of the most emotionally challenging times in a person’s life.  Yet, parents that are divorcing should also keep in mind that no matter how challenging they believe divorce feels for them, this huge life transition can be even more stressful for the children involved.  How negatively […]

Gray Divorce: Complexities and Considerations

  In the intricate tapestry of life, relationships evolve, mature, and sometimes take unforeseen turns. This is especially true for couples who find themselves facing the complex transition known as a “gray divorce.” Gray divorce refers to the increasing trend of couples aged 50 and above choosing to end their marriages. Artemis Family Law Group […]

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 […]

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 […]