Lakeland Family Law Blog
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....
TRICARE coverage following a divorce
The spouses of military members in Lakeland enjoy a good number of unique benefits due to that association. It is for this reason why many of them worry about how a divorce might impact their eligibility for those benefits (until they are able to secure gainful...
How do you tell your child about your divorce?
Florida parents have a lot to handle during divorce. One of your top concerns is your child. You have to figure out the legal details. This includes matters of custody and child support payments. But you also need to decide how to deal with divorce on an emotional and...
What to do if your spouse hides marital assets
You likely already know that when you divorce, Florida law requires that you and your spouse divide your marital assets fairly and equitably between you. However, what if your spouse decides to hide some of your marital assets so they do not become part of your...
Loneliness after the end of marriage
Sometimes, when people move on from a marriage, they struggle with loneliness. These feelings are very common, especially for those whose lives virtually revolved around their marriage. Moreover, some people are unable to spend as much time with their kids, making...
What happens to the spouse’s military ID?
One of the perks of marrying a servicemember is gaining limited access to some military bases. To allow this, the U.S. government provides military IDs to military spouses. During a divorce, you might wonder what to do with that ID. In fact, both military personnel...
