When a Florida couple has a child and is no longer together, there will be disagreements over child custody issues. However, once those are settled, another matter might arise as the custodial parent would like to relocate with the child. There could be many reasons...
Is marital separation a good idea?
When a Saint Lucie couple decides that a divorce may be in the cards they may feel like they need to physically separate immediately. Before separating, there are certain issues that should be worked out among the couple because the financial implications can be...
Divorce and the family pet
Many Saint Lucie area residents have pets. Animals are an extension of their family and are well-loved. When a couple decides that divorce there are many issues that need to be worked out. One may be what will happen to the family pet. During a divorce, there are many...
Key points about premarital agreements in a divorce
With a Florida divorce - particularly one that is a high asset divorce - there is a chance that there was a premarital agreement before the marriage. This is also referred to by some as a prenuptial agreement or, in short, a "prenup." For both the spouse who entered...
Can an ex collect on your trust fund?
Many Florida residents have the privilege of a trust fund. These funds may have been set up by generous parents or grandparents in order to support their family. But, can these trust funds be touched in a divorce situation? In general, property division during a...
Beware of the dangers of parasailing
Summer is a wonderful time for those of us lucky enough to live in coastal communities near the beach, such as Port Saint Lucie. Not only is this a destination mecca for friends and relatives who live in other states and inland area, we also have a plethora of...
Beware of the dangers of parasailing
Summer is a wonderful time for those of us lucky enough to live in coastal communities near the beach, such as Port Saint Lucie. Not only is this a destination mecca for friends and relatives who live in other states and inland area, we also have a plethora of...
Arrest thrown out in child support case
Failure to pay child support can have very serious legal consequences in Florida including arrest. However, a Florida appeals court clarified the of judicial officials in family law cases by ruling that hearing officers cannot order the arrest of parents who are...
Important legal points about granting a divorce in Florida
It is not unusual for people who are in the process of a marital dispute to jump before they fully understand all the various aspects that are important in a divorce. The basics are frequently pushed to the side. This is a mistake, whether it is a high asset divorce...
