Children can be very susceptible to all the changes going on in a divorce. When structure and a certain routine is what they are used to, it can be very upsetting for them when they face all of the changes going on without a strong support system. It is important,...
Mercedes R. Wechsler, P.A.
How Florida fathers can gain full custody
If you are a father, it can be devastating to feel as though you are not getting the time that you deserve with your child. It is therefore vital that you understand what needs to be done in order to make a compelling child custody case and ensure that your...
Saving the family business during a divorce
If you own a Florida business with your spouse, but are contemplating divorce, deciding what to do about your mutually-owned business may become one of the most contentious aspects of your impending divorce, second only to child custody issues. The longer you have...
Dealing with child custody internationally
Child custody disputes can be heartbreaking enough when they occur within the same town. However, having to deal with a dispute across international borders has the potential to bring on a whole new level of stress and complications. The good news is that since...
Understanding how property is divided in a divorce
When going through a divorce, no matter whether it is an amicable separation or a turbulent breakup, it can be stressful to start to think about how you are going to divide all of the assets that you have acquired over the years. The best case scenario is that the two...
Understanding Tricare and military divorce
When a military couple gets divorced, there are often many questions surrounding Tricare, and whether the benefits will live on for both spouses. There are also many questions that arise in regard to what paperwork updates should be completed in relation to Tricare...
Going after hidden assets in a complex divorce
During your marriage, nearly everything you and your spouse acquired became marital property. Now that you divorcing, your shared assets require proper and fair division. However, you have this niggling feeling that your soon-to-be ex is not coming clean about the...
As a father, should I appeal my divorce?
Sometimes a divorce ruling might not have been what you wanted to hear, and as a result, the consequences can feel devastating. You always have a legal right to appeal the ruling; however, you are wise to question whether this is a good idea, both in terms of the...
Why the kids going to college may lead to a gray divorce
Typically, a "gray divorce" is one in which you and your spouse are both over 50. Really, though, it refers to any divorce that happens later in life. One key event that could trigger such a divorce is when the kids to go off to college. When the last one leaves the...
Moving locations as a single parent
As a single parent with shared custody of your child, you will relish the opportunity to have quality time with your child or childrenl; however, you will likely feel constrained by the lack of freedom that co-parenting with an ex-partner creates. However, you cannot...
