Worried that your spouse is going to hide assets while the two of you go through the property division phase of your divorce? It’s a valid concern. The best thing you can do is to understand how people tend to do this. Understanding the process allows you to see red...
Can that pocket Breathalyzer help you avoid a DUI charge?
A charge of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol is pretty serious no matter where you are -- and Florida is no exception. If you’re convicted of driving while intoxicated, you will definitely face fines and a suspended driver’s license. You could also be...
How to respond to parental alienation
If you are a father, you will know just how much your child means to you, and while you may have regrets about who you were in the past, the only thing you have is the present. Therefore, it can be heartbreaking when you want to be a part of your child's life but they...
What should you do if you encounter a sobriety checkpoint?
Sobriety checkpoints – often called DUI checkpoints – are common this time of year, and any time when law enforcement agencies anticipate a fair share of drunk drivers on the roads. Typically, officers at the checkpoint motion drivers to pull over in to the checkpoint...
When alcoholism leads to divorce
People often assume that divorce is simply a decision that two people make to end their marriage. However, in some cases, this is far from the truth. For instance, let’s consider what happens when alcoholism leads to divorce. Is that a choice? It’s a disease First and...
Why genetic tests are now the gold standard for paternity cases
In order to prove paternity, the courts used to depends on testimony and marriage certificates. Children born out of wedlock or to parents having extramarital affairs might not know their true parentage. Thankfully, medical science has reached a point where it is...
Is there any advantage to an uncontested divorce?
You never expected that ending your marriage would be easy, but your spouse’s reaction was worse than you ever dreamed possible. You’d rather not even speak to them right now, let alone try to negotiate your split. Should you just let the court make all the rulings in...
Financial questions to answer as you prepare for divorce
Preparing for the divorce process will pull you in many different directions. One minute you’re thinking about property and debt division, the next you’re worried about your children and after that you’re wondering about child and spousal support. While every aspect...
What can you do if your ex refuses to leave you alone?
You decide that you want to end your relationship and you tell your spouse that you’re getting a divorce. They’re not happy about it, and you split up while you work out the details. Very quickly, it becomes clear that you may have a problem. They just will not leave...
When should (and shouldn’t) you try to enforce rules for your kids across 2 households?
Differences in parenting styles and rules can be one of the biggest challenges that divorced parents have to overcome. Chances are that you weren’t equally strict with your children when you were together. Now that you’re parenting across two homes, these differences...