Couples in Florida that experience a divorce know the emotions and associated complications that accompany that process. However, emotional trauma is not the only potential pitfall when facing the end of a marriage. Many spouses can experience financial loss as well....
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Florida recognized for foster child adoption success
Florida parents that adopt children understand the rewards and benefits of adoption and the gift that they give to the children that they adopt and that they receive in return. Numerous organizations domestically and internationally work to place children in adoptive...
Medical technology becomes complex issue in some divorces
In a divorce, two of the most challenging areas for soon-to-be ex-spouses to agree on are property division and child custody and support. These topics can often drag a final divorce agreement out for a long time. Some Florida couples also often find that what they...
Proper handling can prevent taxation of retirement funds in divorce
A divorce is known to be one of the most emotionally difficult experiences a person can weather. With decisions ranging from child custody and visitation to property division or even the division of business assets and more, a divorce touches virtually every aspect of...
Military divorce rate affected by deployment time and conditions
Military families know that they face unique challenges that civilians simply do not always understand. The bonds that can be created by banding together through multiple moves can be beautiful and strong. However, the frequency of moves and/or the impact of...
Child support costs often higher than parents thought
A divorce is never easy on anyone and the involvement of minor children can only make it more complex. Financially speaking, the impact of a divorce hits both parties and for the spouse that may end up being ordered to pay either spousal support and/or child support,...
North Florida agency leads in adoptions for foster care children
There are many ways to create a family, and for some in Sarasota, a biological connection is not necessary. Many couples open their hearts and homes to children who have been abandoned by their parents, children who are distant relatives and children whose parents...
Lengthy legal disputes continue for years after divorce
In most cases, when a Sarasota couple gets divorced, they want to resolve the issues they have quickly, so they can move on with their lives. Sometimes, however, there is so much animosity between the two people that divorce proceedings may extend for years as each...
Father charged with harassment following child custody hearing
Many times, child custody disputes are resolved in the courtroom if parents are unable to work out an arrangement between them. When a decision is made regarding which parent gets custody of a child, such as after a divorce or legal separation in Sarasota, a number of...
Many challenges exist for grandparents taking care of grandchildren
The military can provide a number of benefits to a person but it can also be difficult on families in Sarasota. Military divorce is common and many military servicemen and women find themselves caring for a child with little support. In the event that a parent faces...


