Disability and Divorce: How Benefits and Assets Are Handled in Family Law Cases
- 20 Apr 2026
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
Divorce is challenging for anyone, but when one or both spouses receive disability benefits, the process becomes significantly more complex. Common questions about this topic are how and if disability can be divided, and how do we protect assets while preserving eligibility for needs-based programs This post explains...
Read MoreWhy You Still Need (or Benefit from) an Attorney in an Amicable Divorce
- 25 Feb 2026
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
Divorce doesn’t have to be a battlefield. When couples are on good terms, communicate openly, and agree on major issues like property division, child custody, support, and alimony, an amicable (or uncontested) divorce can feel straightforward. Many wonder: “If we’re both on the same page, why spend money...
Read MoreWhy Mediation is Often Required in Florida Family Law Cases
- 06 Jan 2026
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
In Florida family law, particularly for residents of Melbourne and Brevard County, mediation has become a cornerstone of the dispute resolution process. If you’re facing a divorce, child custody dispute, or modification of an existing order, you’ve likely heard that mediation is mandatory in many cases. But why...
Read MoreWhat Exactly is a Supreme Court Certified Mediator?
- 30 Sep 2022
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
As the name implies, this is a person who acts in the official capacity as a mediator between two parties. The certification they receive to practice this type of law was set up by the State Supreme Court. There are multiple areas of practice for the state certified...
Read MoreDivorce & the Family Business
- 16 Mar 2021
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
You and your spouse started a business years ago and things with the business are going well. But the relationship with your spouse isn’t. So, here you are with a shared business and looking at a divorce. What options do you have from this point moving forward? Option...
Read MoreCan I Change Divorce Lawyers in the Middle of My Case?
- 13 Jan 2021
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
We have all seen TV shows and movies where the guy or gal fires their attorney mid-case. This is usually done for dramatic affect to convey the fact that the defendant is losing or that he/she is unstable. But in the real world switching attorneys is something that...
Read MoreDivorce Rates Rise After Holidays
- 21 Dec 2020
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
The holidays are a joyous time for many people. They get to be with their loved ones and away from work. However, these periods of time can also push an already fragile marriage over the edge. A poll of divorce attorneys conducted in California recently showed that divorce...
Read MoreWhat is a Magistrate and Why are They Ruling Over My Divorce?
- 01 Dec 2020
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
If you are getting divorced or fighting for child custody you may have received a notice informing you that your case is being handled by a magistrate instead of a judge. Many people are confused as to what a magistrate is and what authority they have under the...
Read MoreHave Divorce Rates Increased During the Covid Pandemic?
- 10 Sep 2020
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
This year has been the most tumultuous single year in decades for most of the population. Between layoffs, furloughs, work hour reductions and being stuck at home, it has been a troublesome time. The ‘being stuck at home’ part has had many people wondering if divorce rates have...
Read MoreTips to Make Your Divorce Less Stressful for Your Children
- 24 Jul 2020
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
Divorce is usually a stressful event, not just for adults. For children, that level of anxiety is usually even higher. With that in mind, we created this article with a list of things you can do to reduce the levels of stress your child or children experience during...
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