Category Archives: Child custody

Seven Ways Alimony Reform Will Affect Divorcing Couples in Florida

Seven Ways Alimony Reform Will Affect Divorcing Couples in Florida

Child custody, Mediation, Parenting
The Alimony Reform Bill in Florida, effective July 1, 2023, eliminates permanent alimony and sets clear,  definitive guidelines when considering and calculating the amount of alimony in Florida. Before alimony reform passed in Florida alimony, there was no fixed formula. Alimony reform applies to all initial petitions for dissolution of marriage or support unconnected with dissolution of marriage pending or filed on or after July 1, 2023. Alimony, or spousal support, is a legal obligation on a person to provide financial support to their spouse before, during or after divorce. The obligation arises from the divorce laws of each state....Read More

Child Custody Mediation: Arriving at the Best Solution for Your Family

Child custody
Individuals who do not want to hand over their power to a judge to determine how custody should be handled may opt for child custody mediation in South Florida.  This process allows the parties to come together and work through their problems with the help of a third-party neutral experienced in conflict resolution.  At the end of child custody mediation in South Florida, the parties can have a customized agreement that is tailored to the needs of their family.  Some ways to arrive at the best solution possible include:  Consider the Needs of the Children While divorce and child custody...Read More

How Child Custody Mediation Saves Money

Child custody, Mediation
Parents who want to steer clear of a contentious and bitter court battle that will drain them of their funds, time, peace and respect for each other, may choose child custody mediation in Boca Raton.  Mediation is a process that takes the parties outside of the courtroom and into a more comfortable setting where the parties of a legal dispute can work together toward a mutually satisfactory agreement.  One of the most significant benefits of child custody mediation is the ability for both parties to save money. The mediation process is usually much less expensive than litigation.  First, legal expenses...Read More