Divorce: When Both Spouses Agree on how to End the Marriage

When both parties agree to the way in which a marriage will end, it is called an uncontested divorce. In these cases, spouses may agree to division of property, child

Focus on Domestic Violence: What do “Duress” and “Coercion” Mean?

There are certain circumstances in which a divorce settlement can be revisited, and pre- and post- nuptial agreements can be reconsidered. But one party feeling like they got a bad

Alimony Tax Changes

When the word “divorce” is brought up in conversation, many people immediately think of “alimony.” Alimony is a payment made by the higher earning spouse to the lower earning spouse,

Focus on Family Dynamics: My In-Laws are Suffocating Me!

Very often family conflict begins with something small, or a small behavior that persists over time. Even very kind and generous behaviors can be annoying if they are unwanted gestures.

Family Time: Getting Back to Nature

It is February in North Florida, and the weather is beautiful: no longer cold, yet still cool before the heat of summer arrives. Now is the perfect time to consider

Finding a Job After Divorce

Divorce brings with it many changes. But one change that is often faced by stay at home mom’s (and increasingly stay at home dads), is finding a job after divorce

Is January Divorce Month?

It is now February, and the Divorce Month is behind us. More couples file for divorce in January, and specifically the first workday in January, than any other month. While

The Mystery of Marriage

On the night after they got married, Kerry Egan found out her husband and the men in the bridal party were arrested for their conduct at the bachelor party. Initially,

Focus on Domestic Violence: “Love Bombing”- It’s Hard to Spot

Domestic violence can take many forms. But the subtle beginnings of a violent cycle are sometimes difficult to spot until the domestic violence becomes more pronounced. One form of conditioning,

Study Shows that Spending Time with Your Best Friend May Make You Healthier

Many clients come to me at the most challenging times of their lives. What is so touching, is that those who come to my office and relate their stories often