Many people choose to create and freeze embryos in the hopes of someday having a child of their own. In some cases in Florida and elsewhere, however, this choice ends in a bitter legal battle with the party who contributed the other half of the genetic material needed...
Why men may have to pay spousal support after a divorce
Getting divorced can be a frustrating and confusing process. You would like to move on with your life afterward, but that can be hard to do if you must pay spousal support. In some cases, there is no need for spousal support, but the courts order it anyway. For...
Ask a family law attorney about estate planning needs
Spouses who are preparing to divorce have a long list of items on their legal to-do list. Among those items should be having a frank discussion about estate planning with their Florida family law attorney. If estate planning needs are left unmet, the outcome can be...
Not every Florida family law case signifies a failure
Far too many people think of divorce as a failure, a mark of a union that did not work out as intended. In reality, however, divorce does not always mean a negative end. In fact, some Florida couples decide to end their marriage because they recognize that they're...
Florida spouses can avoid negative health impacts of divorce
For those spouses who are considering filing for divorce this year, it may be helpful to also think about how the process could impact health and wellness. According to some experts, divorce can lead to serious negative health consequences for many. Florida residents...
Some Florida spouses can save on taxes if they divorce this year
The recent Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will lead to significant changes for many spouses. Specifically, individuals who divorce and make alimony payments will lose the ability to claim those expenses as tax deductions. The new roles take effect for all divorces made final...