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Clear Head, Clean Break: Why “Numbing” the Pain with Alcohol Will Sabotage Your Divorce

Clear Head, Clean Break: Why “Numbing” the Pain with Alcohol Will Sabotage Your Divorce

Divorce is a profound loss. It is the death of a future you planned, the fracture of a family unit, and the end of a core part of your identity. The emotional fallout is a tidal wave of grief, anger,...

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Parallel Parenting vs. Co-Parenting: Which Model Works Best in High-Conflict Florida Cases?

Parallel Parenting vs. Co-Parenting: Which Model Works Best in High-Conflict Florida Cases?

When a marriage ends in Florida, and children are involved, the court’s primary goal is to establish a parenting plan that serves the "best interests of the child." For decades, the buzzword in fam...

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Ironclad Promises: What Makes a Florida Prenuptial Agreement Legally Bulletproof?

Ironclad Promises: What Makes a Florida Prenuptial Agreement Legally Bulletproof?

Mentioning a prenuptial agreement can sometimes feel like introducing a cold dose of legal reality into the warm glow of an upcoming marriage. Popular culture often portrays prenups as tools for the ...

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Beyond Base Boundaries: Why JAG Isn’t Enough for Your Florida Military Divorce

Beyond Base Boundaries: Why JAG Isn’t Enough for Your Florida Military Divorce

Facing divorce is a deeply personal and often overwhelming experience. For military families connected to installations like MacDill Air Force Base here in Tampa, the process carries unique layers of...

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Mission: Unraveling – The Unique Challenges of Military Divorce in Florida

Mission: Unraveling – The Unique Challenges of Military Divorce in Florida

Divorce is universally acknowledged as one of life's most stressful events. It unravels the fabric of a shared life, impacts finances, disrupts routines, and takes a significant emotional toll. Now, ...

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The “Iron-Clad” Final Judgment: Why a Simple Financial Agreement is a Trap in a High-Conflict Divorce

The “Iron-Clad” Final Judgment: Why a Simple Financial Agreement is a Trap in a High-Conflict Divorce

The Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage arrives. You sign the Marital Settlement Agreement. The judge ratifies it. You feel a wave of exhaustion, maybe even relief. It is finally over. You can ...

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Alimony in a High-Conflict Divorce: How “Bad Behavior” Really Impacts Spousal Support in Florida

Alimony in a High-Conflict Divorce: How “Bad Behavior” Really Impacts Spousal Support in Florida

One of the most emotional and contentious topics in any Florida divorce is alimony. When the divorce is "high-conflict," the fight over spousal support becomes a proxy war for all the anger, betrayal...

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Standing Your Ground: The Unique Battles Non-Military Spouses Face in Florida Divorce

Standing Your Ground: The Unique Battles Non-Military Spouses Face in Florida Divorce

Supporting a spouse through a military career requires a unique brand of strength, sacrifice, and resilience. You have navigated countless Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves, endured long and st...

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Service Connected, Not Marital Property: VA Disability Pay and Your Florida Divorce

Service Connected, Not Marital Property: VA Disability Pay and Your Florida Divorce

Military service often comes at a significant personal cost, sometimes resulting in lasting physical or psychological injuries incurred in the line of duty. Veterans Affairs (VA) disability compensat...

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