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    • Can a Parent with a History of Domestic Violence Get Custody of a Child?
    • Do the Wishes of the Child Matter for Child Custody in Florida?
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    • Are Florida Courts More Likely to Award Child Custody or Time Sharing to Mothers Over Fathers?
    • In Florida, Can I Request Alimony After the Divorce Is Over?
    • Can a Spouse Bankrupt Their Alimony Obligations in Florida?
    • Can an Out of State Divorce be Enforced in Florida?
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  • 2025
    • December
      • Tips for Coping with Family Separation or Divorce During the Holidays
    • November
      • Can I Relocate With My Child During a Florida Divorce? What Florida Judges Really Look At
      • DUI, Child Custody, and Holidays: How One Mistake Can Change Your Parenting Time
      • 7 Practical Tips for High-Conflict Co-Parenting in Florida
      • Holiday Travel & Time-Sharing in West Palm Beach: A Practical Guide for Parents in 2025
    • October
      • Temporary Orders in Florida: A Plain-English Guide for Parenting Time, Decision-Making, and Support
      • Infidelity in a No-Fault State: When It Matters Legally (and When It Doesn't)
      • Holiday Time Sharing Tips: A Guide for Co-Parents
      • How to Navigate Divorce Proceedings in Florida with Confidence
    • September
      • West Palm Beach Hurricane Time-Sharing Guide
      • Recognitions for 2025 and What They Mean for Our Clients
      • How Do Florida Parenting Plans Handle School Breaks and Holidays in 2025?
      • What is a Parenting Plan in Florida and How Does it Affect School and Holidays?
      • Florida Parenting Plans: Handling Homework, Activities, and School Nights
      • How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Florida?
    • August
      • Understanding Child Custody Interference in Florida Family Law
      • Ground Rules for Living Together While Separated or Divorcing
  • 2023
    • June
      • How to Help Your Children Cope with Divorce: A Guide for Parents
  • 2022
    • February
      • Is a Divorce in Your Future? Steps to Take to Plan Ahead
  • 2021
    • July
      • Baby Boomers and Divorce Rates: A Surprising New Trend
    • June
      • The Different Types of Divorce in Florida
    • May
      • Caring For a Special Needs Child During a Divorce
    • March
      • Can Child Time-Sharing Arrangements Change?
    • February
      • Understanding Child Time-Sharing in a Florida Divorce
    • January
      • How Long Does a Divorce Take in Florida?
  • 2020
    • December
      • The Cost of Divorce in Florida
    • October
      • 5 Most Common Questions about Divorce
    • September
      • How to Get a Motion for Temporary Relief in a Divorce During COVID Times
    • August
    • May
      • 3 Reasons to Hire an Attorney in Your Divorce Case
    • April
      • The Link Between Coronavirus and Divorce
    • March
      • Divorce: What Do We Tell the Children?
    • February
      • Taxes and Divorce: When Do You File Alone?
    • January
      • Understanding Florida Custody Relocation Laws
      • Is Florida a Community Property State for Divorce?
  • 2019
    • September
      • 7 Factors Considered for School Choice in Family Court
    • August
      • Education Wars: When Parents With Shared Parental Responsibility Disagree on Schooling in Florida
      • 4 Tips for Co-Parenting Across State Lines
    • July
      • How to Modify Your Alimony Payments in Florida
      • 5 Common Mistakes to Avoid During Child Custody Litigation
      • How Remarriage Can Impact Alimony in the State of Florida
    • May
      • Legal Considerations for Relocation of a Child’s Residence
      • What to Say to Children If You Decide to File for Divorce
      • Legal Separation Laws in Florida
      • How Social Media Affects the Divorce Process
      • Managing the Stress of Relocation After Divorce
    • April
      • Timesharing and How Florida Courts Handle Summer Visitation
      • Top 4 Tips for Successfully Co-Parenting At the End of the School Year
    • March
      • Jeff Bezos is Divorcing – 4 Ways He Might Approach Divorce
      • Five Money Mistakes You Should Avoid During Divorce
    • February
      • Father of Serena and Venus Williams Alleges Forgery in Divorce Case
      • Lifestyle Choices that Impact Your Future Earnings
      • Pets are People, Too – At Least in California!
      • Redefining Roles and Setting Boundaries After Divorce
    • January
      • Three Mistakes You Should Never Make When Testifying
      • Parenting Time in the 21st Century – There’s an App for That!
      • Long Distance Parenting: Helping Children Cope
      • How Heavy Drinking Can Impact Marriage
      • Basic Rules of Decorum in Court
  • 2018
    • November
      • How to Stay Focused at Work When You are Going Through a Divorce
      • Creative Divorce Solutions: Thinking Outside the Box
      • Using Experts in Divorce Cases
    • October
      • October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
      • Keeping Divorce Costs Low: Three Steps to Consider
      • 3 Common Divorce Myths Debunked
    • September
      • Determining the Best Form of Alimony for Your Situation
    • August
      • The Best Time-Sharing Arrangement for Your Family
      • How to Obtain Modification of Child Custody
      • Child Relocation: What You Need to Know Before You Move
    • July
      • Things Every Parent Needs to Know about Child Custody
      • Why You Need a Prenuptial Agreement
    • June
      • Emergency Orders: What Every Domestic Abuse Victim Needs to Know
      • Restraining Orders – What Every Domestic Abuse Victim Needs to Know
    • May
      • Making the Divorce Easier on the Children
      • Divorce and Your Credit Report
      • How to Change Alimony in Florida
      • Alimony and the New Tax Plan
    • April
      • Child Custody / Time-Sharing and Summer Break
      • Taxes and Divorce
    • March
      • High Asset Divorce: 5 Things You Need to Know
      • Going Through a Divorce? It is Time to Change Your Will
      • Divorce: What Do We Tell the Children?
    • February
      • Providing Age Appropriate Divorce Disclosure
      • Can a Dependent Spouse be Forced to Work in Florida?
      • Are Florida Courts More Likely to Award Child Custody or Time Sharing to Mothers Over Fathers?
      • In Florida, Can I Request Alimony After the Divorce Is Over?
      • Can an Out of State Divorce be Enforced in Florida?
      • Can a Spouse Bankrupt Their Alimony Obligations in Florida?
      • Can a Prenuptial Agreement Limit Alimony in Florida?
      • Can a Parent with a History of Domestic Violence Get Custody of a Child?
      • Can Grandparent be Awarded Child Custody or Time Sharing in Florida?
      • Can a Florida Court Order a Parent to Take a Drug Test to Determine Child Custody or Time Sharing?
      • Can Alimony Be Modified or Terminated in Florida?
      • At What Age Can Children Decide With Which Parent They Want to Live?
      • Alimony and the New Tax Laws: What You Need to Know if You Pay Alimony
      • Parental Alienation Basics: What You Need to Know
    • January
      • Social Media and Divorce
      • What Is An Annulment?
      • Tips On Filing For Divorce From a Domestic Abuser
      • Your Divorce as a Business Owner
      • Can My Child Decide Custody (Parental Responsibility) and Time-sharing Schedules?
  • 2017
    • December
      • Preparing for a 2018 Divorce
      • Chapter 61: 2017 Legislative Changes to Florida’s Uniform Premarital Agreement Act
      • Should Divorced Parents Spend the Holidays Together With Their Kids?
    • November
      • Why You Need To Know the Differences Between Contested and Uncontested Divorce
      • Getting a Divorce? Time to Update Important Documents
      • What To Know About Moving Out of State and Child Custody
      • A Divorce Petition Is a Dish Best Served Immediately
    • October
      • Handling After School Activities as Divorced Parents
    • September
      • Divorce and Kids: School and Being on the Same Page
      • What Division of Assets Has To Do With Your Retirement Accounts
    • August
      • Issues You Can Encounter as A New Stepparent
      • 9 Tips For Great Co-Parenting
    • June
      • Can I Obtain Sole Parental Responsibility in Florida?
      • Warning Signs of an Abusive Relationship or Domestic Violence
      • What Is My Parental Responsibility After a Florida Divorce?
    • May
      • High Asset Divorce in Florida: Steps to Take and Mistakes to Avoid
      • Do I Need To Take A Divorce Parenting Class In Florida?
      • Five Child Relocation Considerations And How it will Affect Child Custody
    • April
      • Top Questions For Parents Getting a Divorce With a Special Needs Child in Florida
      • Top Questions For Parents Getting a Divorce With a Special Needs Child in Florida
      • 7 Things You Should Not Do During Your Divorce in Florida
      • Tips on Saving Money When Hiring a Divorce Attorney
    • March
      • Divorce, Taxes and Children
    • February
      • Divorce and Insurance: What You Need to Know
    • January
      • Four Types of Divorce in Florida: Which Option is Best For You?
      • What Happens in Florida Divorce Court with a Contested Divorce
  • 2016
    • December
      • Divorce and Business Ownership: Splitting a Business in a Divorce
      • What Affects Attorneys Fees When Filing for Divorce in Florida?
    • November
      • How to Talk to Children About Divorce
      • Five Things to Know Before Filing for Divorce in Florida
    • October
      • Top 5 Signs Children Are Not Dealing With Divorce
      • Should You Change Your Last Name After A Divorce?
    • September
      • Determining Whether or Not DIY Divorce is Right For You
      • 7 Steps for Getting a Divorce
    • June
      • Cohabitation or Remarriage and Alimony in Florida
      • Reasons for Child Relocation That Are Considered by the Courts
    • May
      • Establishing Paternity Rights
      • Time Sharing Modification to Change Parenting Plan for Child Custody
    • April
      • Determining if You Have to Sell Your House During a Divorce
      • Annulment vs. Divorce in Florida
    • February
      • Top Reasons to File for Modification of Child Custody
      • Modification of Alimony / Spousal Support
    • January
      • Factors in Determining Grandparents’ Custody Rights
  • 2015
    • December
      • Do I Qualify for a Marriage Annulment?
      • Grandparent Child Custody Rights and Options
    • November
      • 7 Tips if Fighting for Child Custody
      • Top 4 Ways to Sabotage Child Custody Litigation
    • October
      • Filing for an Out of State Divorce – FAQs
      • Getting Through the Emotional Stages of Divorce
    • September
      • 5 Reasons to Hire an Attorney for an Uncontested Divorce
    • August
      • Steps to Protecting Children Emotionally During a Divorce
    • July
      • Avoid These 7 Mistakes if Considering a Divorce
      • Top 3 Tips If You’re Planning a Divorce
      • Different Types of Child Custody
    • May
      • How to Discuss Divorce with Your Spouse and Children
    • April
      • 8 Signs of Divorce That Couples Say They Missed
      • Preparing for a Divorce? 7 Questions to Ask Yourself
    • March
    • February
      • Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Divorce Attorney
      • 5 Reasons to Hire a Divorce Lawyer
    • January
      • How Divorce Affects Your Health Insurance
      • Divorce After 50 – 5 Things to Consider
  • 2014
    • December
      • 6 Tips When Preparing for Divorce
      • Parental Alienation Syndrome During Divorce
    • November
      • Problems with DIY Divorce
      • 3 Ways to Obtain an Amicable Divorce
    • October
      • 8 Must Know FAQs Before You Hire A Mediation Divorce Lawyer
    • September
      • Child Custody and Religion During a Divorce
    • July
      • The Why and How about a Prenuptial Agreement?
    • June
      • Tips for Working Through Time Sharing and Child Visitation Challenges
      • 5 Tips for Co-Parenting During Summer Break and Vacations
    • May
      • Limiting Child Visitation Rights aka Timesharing Rights
    • April
      • Disconnecting From Your Spouse Online
      • How Social Media Is Used In Divorce Proceedings
    • March
      • Risks of Using Social Media During Divorce
      • Taxes and Divorce
    • January
      • 5 Tips for Co-Parenting after Divorce
      • What Divorce Can Teach You About Starting Over In The New Year
  • 2013
    • November
      • How to Get a Divorce
    • October
      • Top 8 Legal Documents to Change After a Divorce
    • September
      • Florida Child Relocation After Divorce
    • August
    • July
      • Life After Divorce
    • June
    • May
      • How to Choose a Divorce Attorney
      • Preparing for a Divorce – Top 10 Checklist
    • April
      • 10 Tips on How to Save Money on Attorneys Fees
    • March
      • 10 Ways to Cope During and After a Divorce
    • February
      • Effects of Divorce on Children
      • Checklist for getting a divorce in Florida
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