Brandon Family Law And Estate Planning Law Blog

Ending your marriage is going to cause you to experience changes in multiple areas of your life. From where you live to how often you see your children, you may find yourself adjusting for months and years to come. While the thought of even more changes may seem...

Mediation offers a more private and often more efficient method to divorce compared to traditional litigation. Information disclosed during a courtroom battle is often available to the public, while that discussed during mediation can remain confidential. Since the...

Florida is a no-fault state, so you do not need any wrongdoing to file for divorce beyond declaring the marriage irretrievably broken. This often results in amicable divorces where both parties agree and negotiate the settlement. Unfortunately, even amicable divorces...

Parents going through a divorce deal with the impact of the new living arrangements on their children. Depending on the age of any children involved, there is likely to be confusion, anger, frustration, hurt and a range of other emotions. The parenting plan...

No one gets married thinking they will eventually get divorced. However, things change, and good relationships can deteriorate over time. If divorce is on your mind, you may be wondering whether there’s a chance you can recover the expensive marriage or wedding ring...

As a couple signs their marriage certificate, the last thing on their minds is the possibility of getting divorced. However, despite their best intentions, many married couples still get a divorce. When divorces are more common than you may expect, it is essential to...

If you are going through a divorce, you may have concerns about the money you will need to support yourself and your children. But beware, Florida’s divorce laws do not guarantee alimony as part of the divorce decree. However, there are several types of alimony the...

After your divorce is final, situations may arise that require one parent to relocate. Family circumstances and job opportunities sometimes require a move. Military members often need to move frequently.  Florida law requires a parent to get court approval if he or...

Parents who divorce need to think about how they will take care of their children while they no longer live together. While developing a parenting plan can be tedious, the more detail you put into it ahead of time, the less kinks you will run into later. Your...

Deciding to divorce is one thing, but as you begin to move through the process you’ll come to grips with just how much you have to do. While some divorcing couples assume that litigation is the only way to get through their divorce, there’s another option: mediation....