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When is Supervised Timesharing Necessary? Protecting Your Child in High-Risk Florida Custody Cases

When is Supervised Timesharing Necessary? Protecting Your Child in High-Risk Florida Custody Cases

Florida law begins with a powerful and important presumption: it is in a child's best interest to have frequent and continuing contact with both parents after a divorce or separation. The courts in T...

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Defining the Lines: What You Can and Cannot Include in a Florida Prenuptial Agreement

Defining the Lines: What You Can and Cannot Include in a Florida Prenuptial Agreement

Entering into marriage is a significant emotional and personal commitment, but it is also a significant financial partnership. A prenuptial agreement, or "prenup," serves as a blueprint for that fina...

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Tampa Divorce Lawyer on New Alimony Law, “Facial Errors,” and Procedural Nightmares

Tampa Divorce Lawyer on New Alimony Law, “Facial Errors,” and Procedural Nightmares

A 2025 Florida appellate decision, Edman v. Edman, serves as a powerful cautionary tale for anyone considering a divorce. The case is a perfect storm of legal errors and procedural catastrophes:...

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Healing Without a Hangover: The Power of Sobriety in Your Post-Divorce Life

Healing Without a Hangover: The Power of Sobriety in Your Post-Divorce Life

The final divorce decree is signed. The last contentious mediation is over. The boxes are moved. For many, this moment is supposed to be a release, an exhale, the start of a "new chapter." But for so...

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“My Child Doesn’t Want to See Me”: Understanding Legitimate Preference vs. Alienation in Florida Custody Battles

“My Child Doesn’t Want to See Me”: Understanding Legitimate Preference vs. Alienation in Florida Custody Battles

It is perhaps the most gut-wrenching moment a divorced parent can experience. You arrive for your court-ordered timesharing, excited to see your child, and you are met with resistance. It may start a...

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Beyond the Bank Account: Unexpected Reasons to Consider a Florida Prenup

Beyond the Bank Account: Unexpected Reasons to Consider a Florida Prenup

When the topic of prenuptial agreements comes up, the immediate image is often one of immense wealth – a billionaire protecting assets, a celebrity shielding royalties. The common narrative suggest...

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Gross vs. Net: A Tampa Divorce Lawyer on Costly Income Errors

Gross vs. Net: A Tampa Divorce Lawyer on Costly Income Errors

A 2025 Florida appellate decision, Eberhart v. Eberhart, provides a critical and costly lesson in the fundamentals of divorce math. The Fifth District Court of Appeal reviewed a final judgment a...

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Beyond the Bottle: Finding Healthy Coping Mechanisms for Divorce Stress

Beyond the Bottle: Finding Healthy Coping Mechanisms for Divorce Stress

A divorce is not just a legal process; it is an emotional marathon. It is one of the most stressful, destabilizing, and painful experiences a person can endure. Your life is being deconstructed, piec...

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Breaking the Deadlock: Assigning Ultimate Decision-Making Authority in High-Conflict Florida Custody Cases

Breaking the Deadlock: Assigning Ultimate Decision-Making Authority in High-Conflict Florida Custody Cases

In a perfect world, a Florida divorce involving children would conclude with two parents who, despite their personal separation, can move forward as effective, collaborative partners in raising their...

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