Telling your children about a divorce is usually easier when both parents approach the conversation calmly, honestly, and with a plan. Children often respond better when they feel reassured that they are loved, supported, and not responsible for the separation.
When Should You Tell Children About a Divorce?What to Do When Your Co-Parent Introduces a New Partner
When your co-parent introduces a new romantic partner, it can create stress and uncertainty, especially if your child is spending significant time around someone you barely know. The best response is usually to stay focused on your child’s well-being, avoid reacting emotionally, and pay attention to whether the relationship is affecting your...
Can I Get Alimony in a Short Marriage?
Florida’s 2023 alimony overhaul (SB 1416) eliminated permanent alimony, capped durational alimony at 50% of the marriage length for marriages under 10 years, and barred durational alimony entirely for marriages under 3 years. Bridge-the-gap and rehabilitative alimony are still on the table.
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Yes, you can...
What To Do If You Find Out Your Child Isn’t Biologically Yours
In Florida, biological paternity and legal paternity are not the same thing. A man with legal paternity remains the legal father, with all the rights and obligations that come with that, until a court changes that status, such as entering an order disestablishing paternity under Fla. Stat. §742.18.
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How Soon After Marriage Can I File For Divorce?
You can file for divorce in Florida the day after your wedding but how long you were married determines what you may be entitled to receive. Our Board Certified Specialist in Florida family law can help you understand both.
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Florida law does not require you...
Can I Move Out Before Filing For Divorce?
If you are considering moving out before filing for divorce in Florida, contact the Board-Certified family law attorneys at Bernal-Mora & Nickolaou, P.A. to protect your rights before you make a move.
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Moving out before filing for divorce in Orlando can feel like the right...
Why Might a Court Order Supervised Visitation?
In Florida, supervised visitation, known as supervised time-sharing, is ordered when the court believes a child’s safety is at risk. A parent can petition to modify the arrangement by showing a substantial, material, and unanticipated change in circumstances and that modification is in the child’s best interests.
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Can I Modify Alimony After Losing My Job?
Losing your job does not automatically suspend alimony payments. You must petition the court for a modification, and continuing to pay or acting quickly is critical to avoiding contempt of court.
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The bills are piling up, your income has disappeared, and alimony payments that were...
Terminating Alimony: Cohabitation, Remarriage, and Other Reasons
In Florida, most ongoing periodic alimony, such as bridge‑the‑gap and durational alimony, terminates by statute when the recipient remarries. For cohabitation without remarriage, you generally must go back to court and prove that your ex is in a statutory ‘supportive relationship’ before a judge will reduce or terminate...
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Does Remarriage Affect Child Custody Orders?
In Florida, remarriage alone does not change a custody order. But if your new marriage involves relocation, a spouse with a criminal background, or changes to your child’s routine, it could trigger a modification request.
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You’ve found someone new, and the future feels hopeful again....
