Finding hidden assets in a divorce
When working through a divorce negotiation, spouses must determine how to split their shared assets and debts. This requires both parties to openly disclose information about all such assets and debts.
Parallel parenting can help you keep your sanity after divorce
For many couples, the divorce process can be emotionally grueling and completely necessary all at the same time. You might feel like you don’t ever want to see your ex again. But even though you’ve drifted, you still want your children to have an everlasting bond with both of their parents.
What to include in a Florida parenting plan
Before Florida parents divorce, part of the process is coming up with a parenting plan to share custody of their children. One of the advantages of creating an effective parenting plan is that it will help parents tackle any disagreements and develop stronger communication between them. But what makes an effective parenting plan? What are the essential items to address in Florida parenting plan?
Discussing divorce with your children
Telling children about an impending separation or divorce may be one of the most difficult conversations parents must have during the process.
Types of powers of attorney
A power of attorney enables a third party to manage some element of another party’s life while they are still living. There are multiple forms of powers of attorney and understanding them is important for anyone creating an estate plan.
What visitation rights do same-sex couples have after divorce?
Legal marriage for same-sex couples has only been widely recognized since 2015. The legal landscape regarding same-sex marriages and same-sex divorces is constantly evolving. While more people today are free to marry who they wish, the dissolution of your marriage can lead to confusion If you are facing a same-sex divorce and have children with your spouse, you may have questions regarding your visitation rights. Visitation rights depend on parental status Fortunately, there are now many options for same-sex couples to establish parental status. If one party is the biological parent, parental status is automatic. Adoption is a common method for nonbiological partners to gain parental status. In Florida, however, you must be legally married to obtain a joint or stepparent adoption. If you do not go through the process of obtaining legal parental rights for your child, you will not receive custody or visitation rights during a divorce. While the process of legally adopting your child may seem cumbersome, it is worth the trouble. Not only in divorce issues, but instances of sickness or death of your partner may leave you with no rights to your child whatsoever if you do not establish legal parental rights. Obtaining parental status as a nonbiological parent There is still more that needs to happen to ensure the rights of same-sex parents. In the end, it is still up to the court to determine if granting you legal parental status is in the best interests of the child. While laws prohibit discrimination based on sexual preference, prejudices still exist that may influence the decision. Be sure to document everything in case you must seek legal counsel.