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Ways to Value a Home in a Divorce

There are many assets that may be divided during a divorce. One of the more important and more valuable is a home. A home can be a house, condo, apartment or mobile home. If it was purchased while the couple was married, it is considered a marital asset...

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How Long Does Divorce Take in Florida?

Divorce, like any legal process, can take time to accomplish. Each state may vary as to what they require and how long it takes to complete a divorce. There are wide ranging results regarding the time from the start of the process until the time it is completed....

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Pet Custody in Divorce

When it comes to divorce people often think about the splitting of assets and deciding custody of children. But what about pets? Pets can feel like children to many people. They cared for them from birth, loved them, fed them, sheltered them, everything you would do for a...

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Splitting Child Custody Evenly

When parents come to mediation with a desire and understanding that they both want equal time with the child or children, it is because they both believe that the influence of a mother and father role are equally important. This mindset is healthy and the challenge then becomes...

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Family Attorney vs Divorce Attorney

Sometimes the terms family attorney and divorce attorney are used interchangeably. This is a misnomer. In this article we will describe the difference between a family attorney and a divorce attorney. An attorney that goes by the title divorce attorney may only specialize in the act of divorce...

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What Does a Family Attorney Do?

Many people have a vague idea of what a family attorney does. In this article I will list the more intricate details of what a family attorney actually does for their client. Providing Objective Advice – A good a family attorney should advise their client from a neutral...

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Family Law: Child Custody

The most important factor to address when a marriage (with children) is being dissolved is child custody. The word “custody” is no longer used in courtrooms. It has been replaced by the term “parenting plan”. This term is used to describe the plan that will be used concerning...

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What is Family Law?

Family law encompasses any law that applies to relationships within a family structure. A family structure consists of spouses, offspring, parents, grandparents, step-children or step-parents, siblings, half siblings, or anyone in your immediate family. Most often, the term family law is used in referring to law surrounding the...

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