Sarasota Family Law And Criminal Defense Law Blog

Issues related to finances can be some of the main contributors to the failure of a marriage. However, married Florida couples can take certain steps to make sure that the handling of financial issues will not lead to the demise of their marriage.

According to one expert, couples who wait to discuss their finances after getting married have waited too long. The most ideal time to talk about preferences and planning ideas for saving and spending is during the dating stage. This is so that couples will be in one accord regarding their finances, which can help prevent financial conflicts during marriage.

Every year, thousands of people file for divorce in Florida. It is common for spouses to wait until the beginning of the new year to file because they want to keep the family together until the holidays are over. In many cases, however, there is no need to wait if circumstances are especially dire.

For example, substance abuse could be grounds for an immediate breakup. However, such an issue can be difficult to prove in court if there has not been an arrest for drunk driving or possession of an illegal substance. In one 2017 case, a judge decided that there was insufficient proof that a father drank in the presence of his children even though he drank nightly.

Parents in Florida who decide to divorce may be looking for custody options that allow them to support their children through the confusion that can come with a parental divorce. Many people are opting for joint or shared custody in which both parents have roughly equal time with and responsibility for the children. In general, kids will move back and forth between their parents' homes and have a room and space in both houses. However, even though joint custody protects the parent-child relationship with both parents, it can still be a major shock for children. They are leaving the family home and may feel a sense of instability, particularly at first.

As a result, some divorcing parents are considering "birdnesting" as a transitional child custody choice. Instead of each parent moving to his or her own home, the children remain in the family home while the parents rent a separate apartment. On a weekly or other regular basis, the parents rotate between the home and the apartment while the kids stay in place. This can help to ease the transition immediately following the divorce, supporting children's sense of stability in their home and parental relationships. However, birdnesting requires a very high level of communication and is best suited for couples separating amicably.

Whenever a car accident occurs, it is important to wait for law enforcement to arrive before leaving the scene. Not only does remaining at the scene help ensure that you do not receive unnecessary criminal charges for fleeing, it may also help your case if the other party files a property damage or injury claim. While you may think that you are to blame for the accident, the evidence may tell a different story.

While the laws that govern leaving the scene of an accident change from state to state, it is wise to have a solid understanding of how leaving an accident scene may play out. If you already received charges after leaving and accident scene, this can help you effectively defend your rights and keep yourself protected as you resolve the matter.