Fort Myers Family Law Blog
Why are younger couples more interested in prenups?
Younger Florida couples may be considering prenuptial agreements before tying the knot. This differs from older generations. There was once a sizable stigma against people who wanted prenups. Many thought these agreements were necessary for only the rich and wealthy....
Navigating mediated divorce
There are many decisions in a typical divorce that have the potential to affect a family for years to come. Because of this, members of many divorcing couples in Florida try to secure unrealistic outcomes, at least at first. It is not that these goals are unrealistic...
How a parental alienation allegation affects child custody
Divorce can take an emotional and psychological toll on children of any age. As a parent, you must work diligently to ensure that your kids have the tools they need to thrive in your post-divorce family. You also must carefully watch for possible parental alienation. ...
Should I update my will when I am getting divorced?
If you are one of the many residents in Florida who is embarking on the process of getting divorced, you may at times no doubt feel overwhelmed by all of the decisions you have to make. It is no easy task to separate lives that have become so intertwined. At the same...
Using a prenup as a financial plan with your partner
When Florida couples get closer to their wedding day, the stress of planning can weigh heavily on them. Some couples experience their first real fights as they debate over who to invite to the wedding, how to stay within their budget, what day to have their wedding on...
Are you guaranteed to receive spousal support payments?
As someone who is considering divorce in Florida or currently going through the process, you may have some confusion over spousal support. Also called alimony or spousal maintenance, it seeks to protect you from any financial hardship that may result from your change...
Why should you consider a prenuptial agreement?
As you and your beloved set about planning your Florida wedding, the last thing you want to thing about is the possibility that your marriage ultimately will end in divorce. Unfortunately, however, the American divorce rate has hovered around 50% for several decades...
3 tax concerns when dividing retirement accounts
You may know exactly what you want out of your marriage. While that is fine, there may be certain aspects about dividing your property that you do not think about. You must ensure that whatever division of property you come up with is beneficial in every aspect. This...
What happens if I do not pay child support?
In the event that you are the non-custodial parent of a child in Florida, it is imperative that you make your court-appointed child support payments on time and in full. Failure to do so can have several damaging consequences, both financial and legal. Plus, child...
Should you take a lump-sum alimony payment?
Alimony, also called spousal support, is a thorny issue in Florida. In the last several years, there's been a concentrated push to revise the rules in ways that would sharply limit the kind of alimony that dependent spouses are entitled to receive. In addition,...
