Dividing high-value real estate in an uncontested Jacksonville divorce
March 6, 2026
Jacksonville's luxury real estate market is booming in historic Avondale and the serene Atlantic Beach coastline.
Read more →The "kitchen table" divorce: turning your verbal agreement into a legal reality
March 5, 2026
It is something that happens more frequently than you might think: a couple sits down to have a conversation, have a meal or a drink and then simply agree to separate.
Read more →The Divorce Finish Line – How Fast Can We Really Get an Uncontested Divorce in Florida?
January 12, 2026
An uncontested divorce in Florida is typically faster than a contested divorce. It means that you and your spouse already agree on many of the terms of that divorce, such as how…
Read more →How can uncontested divorce provide a lower-stress way to end a marriage?
June 2, 2025
Divorce is never easy, but for many couples, an uncontested divorce offers a simpler, more peaceful way to part ways.
Read more →My Florida Child Support Calculator – New for 2020
January 10, 2020
Why did I create My Florida Child Support Calculator?
Read more →Does Divorce Hurt Your Credit Score?
July 1, 2017
Does divorce hurt your credit score? The quick answer is "yes." But only in some situations.
Read more →Changes to Required Parenting Class in North Florida
March 14, 2017
Florida law has long required divorcing couples with children to attend a "Parent Education and Family Stabilization" class aimed at educating the parents about the special…
Read more →Alimony Reform is Coming to Florida – maybe
January 27, 2017
Over the last few years, there have been various attempts to "reform" Florida alimony laws. In April 2016, Governor Scott vetoed a bill due to a provision that had to do with a…
Read more →An Explanation of a Florida Child Support Guidelines Worksheet
September 16, 2016
I get a lot of phone calls from people who recently attended a hearing where their child support obligation was calculated.
Read more →What happens to an IRA or 401k in a divorce in Florida?
July 8, 2016
Question: What happens to an IRA or 401k in a divorce in Florida?
Read more →Why Should a Couple Getting a Divorce Consider Mediation
July 8, 2016
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Read more →Traveling out of the Country with your Children
July 13, 2016
If you are thinking about an international trip with your child and you are not married to the child's other parent, there are a few steps you need to take to obtain the necessary…
Read more →4 Common Life Changes After Divorce
June 14, 2016
When many couples divorce, they expect their Parenting Plan to cover the time-sharing for their child until the child has graduated from high school.
Read more →Your Teen During Divorce
June 2, 2016
Divorce is difficult for children of any age. However, due to the potential for risky behavior in response to their parent's divorce, teenage children present a unique set of…
Read more →Diet After Divorce
June 7, 2016
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal discussed a new study of the diets of men and women after divorce.
Read more →Vacation Tips for Divorced or Separated Parents
June 11, 2016
School's out for the summer. That means it's time for family vacations. Unfortunately, that often means stress for parents and children.
Read more →Facts about High Conflict Divorce
June 20, 2016
A High Conflict Divorce is a divorce where the parties are essentially at war and use their lawyers and the court system as their weapons.
Read more →Signs Your Marriage is Worth Saving
June 24, 2016
Usually once each month, I get a call from a potential client who basically asks me if they should get divorced.
Read more →4 Questions to Ask Before Filing for Divorce
May 26, 2016
No one other than you can answer the question, "Should I get a divorce?" The effects of a divorce will be felt for many years – longer if you have children with your spouse.
Read more →Why You Need to Be Aware of Your Digital Footprint
May 9, 2016
As our mobile phones and social media become increasingly integrated into our lives, the danger exists that these technologies could be used against you in court.
Read more →Are You Making Your Divorce More Expensive Than it Has to Be?
May 24, 2016
There is little doubt that getting divorced is expensive. Even if you have a small fortune to spend on your divorce case, who wants to spend their money that way? Fortunately,…
Read more →Recent Study Suggests Equal Time Sharing is Better for Kid's Health
May 27, 2016
A recent study analyzed the living arrangements of 147,839 children in the sixth and ninth grades. Of the children studied, 69% lived at home with both parents, 21% lived mostly…
Read more →Who Gets Divorced in America?
May 30, 2016
Everyone has heard the divorce statistic that 50% of marriage end in divorce. That is certainly not the case these days.
Read more →What Happens to Your Mortgage in a Divorce?
May 31, 2016
Often there is confusion surrounding a marital home in a divorce case. There are two different things to consider:
Read more →Florida Divorce & Family Law Podcast
April 20, 2016
Introducing the Florida Divorce & Family Law Podcast.
Read more →Client File Security
March 11, 2016
Think about all the documents that exist in a client's file: court filings, financial affidavits, correspondence to and from clients and opposing counsel, bank records, credit…
Read more →Alimony Deductibility and the IRS
February 16, 2016
Whether you pay or receive alimony, the tax implications of alimony are far-reaching.
Read more →Social Security Changes
January 4, 2016
There have been big changes recently that may affect the Social Security benefits of divorcing couples.
Read more →Domestic Violence Orders and Social Media
January 18, 2016
When a court enters an Order of Protection (against domestic violence, repeat violence, …) a common provision is that the respondent/defendant is prohibited from having any…
Read more →How NOT to get Divorced | Advice NOT to follow
December 23, 2015
This article by California mediator Arianna Jeret lays out the 12 ways to make sure your divorce costs as much as possible.
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