For parents going through a divorce, keeping things civil can be difficult. Not keeping things civil can be difficult for the children involved. As divorcing parents are starting to look for alternatives to fighting over and in front of the kids, co-parenting classes are gaining in popularity. Co-parenting classes are…
by Whitney R. Lonker, Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A. wlonker@woodatter.com I get a lot of calls in my Jacksonville, Florida divorce law practice asking if a new step-parent’s income can be used when calculating or modifying a child support obligation. The answer under Florida law is “no”. Only the gross…
by Whitney R. Lonker, Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A. wlonker@woodatter.com In my family law practice in Jacksonville, Florida, where I have been practicing for almost 10 years, I see so many casualties of divorce especially when there are children involved. More often than not, the parties are so hurt that…
When Karin Seruga and Richard Zinn got married, Seruga owned the trademark to an appliance called the Artofex triple-action – an industrial mixer that stands six feet tall and weighs over two tons. When the two divorced, it sparked a dispute over the US trademark that has lasted over 12…
A business is often the most valuable asset in a marriage. As such, it can be one of the most contentious points of a divorce. Married business owners can and should take steps to minimize the impact on their business in case of divorce. The business should be included in…
by Whitney R. Lonker, Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A. wlonker@woodatter.com In my family and divorce law practice in Jacksonville, Florida, I get many cases that I feel are ripe for dissolving the marriage in a collaborative setting. Collaborative law encourages the use of financial professionals and mental health professionals early…
Divorces are usually marked by battles over property and child custody issues. Deciding who gets to keep the family pet can add a whole new topic for couples to fight over. Who gets to keep the dog, cat or lizard is a topic that comes up frequently in divorce proceeding,…
by Whitney R. Lonker, Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A. wlonker@woodatter.com Just because spouses separate does not mean that their finances are now considered to be separate by a court in Florida. In Florida, if you are acquiring assets or liquidating assets while you are separated, you must be very careful…
Children of parents who have filed for a divorce or are already divorced can now participate in free divorce classes in the state of Utah. The classes are for children aged 9-11 and are taught by a mental health professional, who helps the children learn how to communicate more openly…
Florida and Indiana each have three counties that made the top ten list of highest divorce rates for the US. The Florida Counties are Monroe, Putnam, and Pinellas. Divorce experts point to a number of factors that could be contributing the high divorce rates, including the bad economy adding stress…