Lakeland Family Law Blog
What are ways to save on our divorce?
Divorce is unforgiving in many aspects of life, one aspect of which is the pocketbook. While many people are aware of and worried about alimony and child support payments, some completely disregard the actual cost of the divorce process itself. Depending on your...
What is birdnesting?
Going through divorce is difficult enough on its own, but including children makes the process eminently more complicated. It is highly likely that if you have children and are going through a divorce, that you and your ex-spouse will then be in a co-parenting...
Should I take my divorce to trial?
It is common for people to want to get through a divorce as quickly as possible. Divorce is difficult, and moving on with your life is an important part of the healing process. Typically, the quickest way to get through a divorce is to collaborate on the terms....
Work as a team to take control of your parenting plan
If you are parents facing divorce, your top priority will be the welfare of your children and how you can help them adjust to the post-divorce world. If the two of you can work together, you can create a successful parenting plan without having to yield to the...
Does a military divorce cancel your spousal privileges?
Divorcing a partner who serves in the United States military can raise questions about the division of government pensions and housing rights, but one of the most common queries is whether your husband or wife has the right to revoke your military spousal privileges....
Can you improve your chances of getting child custody as a dad?
While Florida courts do not discriminate on the basis of a parent's gender, child custody has historically been difficult for fathers to obtain. Every family's situation is of course unique, but when it comes to keeping your child, you do not want to cut any corners....
How do you find hidden assets in a divorce?
Many divorces in Florida bring about feelings of disbelief, sadness and distrust. If you caught your spouse keeping things from you, you may be wondering whether he or she is hiding assets from you as well. Here is some information from Forbes about finding hidden...
Dealing with a 401(k) during property division
Many of the people in Lakeland working their way through divorce proceedings may feel prepared to tackle the property division portion of the process (believing that defining marital and separate is relatively straightforward). Most find themselves surprised to learn,...
3 FAQs about Florida child support modification
During a divorce settlement between parents, establishing a fair and workable support agreement is essential for ensuring the financial and emotional stability of both mutual children and each former spouse. However, while a support arrangement may work well at...
A guide to self-care during and after divorce
Between the stress of making many life-changing decisions all at once and the necessity of dealing with family issues, divorce can place an unprecedented strain on a person. Self-care is crucial to safely release the pressure, preserve energy and avoid burnout....
