Monthly Archives: January 2026
Child Custody Issues in a Same Sex Divorce
Divorce for same-sex couples is, in many ways, no different than divorce for any other couple. Our clients need to divide their marital property and resolve other issues, such as alimony. However, child custody issues can become complicated for some same-sex couples. There might be questions about whether you established a legal relationship with… Read More »
Can You Stop Paying Alimony When Your Ex Enters a New Relationship?
It is a common situation men and women experience after divorce: you are scrolling through social media one day when you see your ex posting pictures of someone new. Maybe they are on vacation, or they spent the holidays together. Who is this person? And are they “just a friend” or much more? Many… Read More »
Can Grandparents Petition for Visitation Rights in Florida?
Many children form special bonds with their grandparents. Indeed, in many cases, a grandparent may act as a surrogate parent for their grandchild. But what happens when a grandparent loses visitation rights with a grandchild following a parent’s divorce or death? Can the grandparent ask a Florida court to award them visitation rights? Under… Read More »
Doctors Have Special Needs in a Florida Divorce
Medicine is a demanding field, and many doctors end up getting divorced due to stress or disagreements with their spouse. Whatever the reason for divorce, doctors and related medical professionals need proper legal advice. The reality is that you face potential landmines if you do not preserve client information as part of your divorce,… Read More »
Who Benefits from Divorce Mediation?
Mediation plays an increasingly important role in many Miami divorces. This type of dispute resolution can sometimes allow men and women to put aside their differences and find common ground on child custody, alimony, or other issues. Florida courts require couples to attend mediation, whether they want to go or not. But is mediation… Read More »
Remarriage After 50: Legal Considerations
It’s never too late to find love, and many men and women are eager for another trip down the aisle. With a little more life experience, a second or third marriage can be the best you have ever had. But getting remarried later in life also raises some complications, which our clients should think… Read More »
Can You Include Child Support in a Premarital Agreement?
Couples use premarital agreements to provide predictability in the event of divorce. Men and women can waive any future right to alimony, as well as decide what property or assets will be considered marital and subject to division upon divorce. However, Florida law is very clear that you cannot impair a child’s right to… Read More »
When is a Gift Your Separate Property?
Dividing marital property is a difficult task, especially for couples with a high net worth. Nonetheless, some basic principles apply which make characterizing property as “marital” or “separate” easier. One rule applies to gifts. Generally, any gift you receive is your separate property, even if you received the gift while married. That means you… Read More »