Monthly Archives: September 2026
Is Mediation Right for Your Tampa Divorce? Weighing the Pros and Cons
Divorce mediation gets marketed almost universally as the better option: cheaper, faster, and less combative than litigation. That reputation is often deserved, but treating mediation as automatically superior ignores an important truth. Mediation works well precisely because it depends on both spouses negotiating honestly and in reasonably good faith. When that condition isn’t met,… Read More »
Modifying a Parenting Plan as Children Get Older in Tampa
A parenting plan that made perfect sense for a five-year-old often stops making sense once that child is fourteen. Schedules built around naps and early bedtimes rarely survive contact with a teenager’s part-time job, driver’s license, or travel soccer league. Yet many Tampa parents assume their original plan is fixed once a judge signs… Read More »
What Happens to the Marital Home When Neither Spouse Can Afford It After a Florida Divorce?
The marital residence is usually one of the largest assets a couple owns. During divorce, it needs to be divided in an equitable manner among the spouses. Even if one spouse wishes to keep the residence, mortgage payments, taxes, insurance, and maintenance can make it financially difficult. This is especially true after the two… Read More »
Can a Florida Court Order a Parent to Pay Child Support for an Adult Disabled Child?
Usually, parents assume their responsibility to pay child support ends when their children reach adulthood. However, in Florida, there is one exception. Some adults who are not able to support themselves due to a disability can receive support from their parents. Florida has special statutes concerning dependent adult child support. It is important to… Read More »