by Mercedes R. Wechsler, P.A. | Dec 28, 2016 | Elderly Divorce, Firm News
More and more older couples are deciding to end their marriages after decades of being together. If you are over the age of 50 and you’re considering ending your marriage, you probably know exactly why you want to make such a move. You should also know that...
by Mercedes R. Wechsler, P.A. | Dec 27, 2016 | Firm News
When a divorce takes place in Florida, one of the most pressing issues to resolve is custody of the children. While in some cases each spouse may feel more qualified than the other, most courts prefer a timesharing plan, in which the children alternate between...
by Mercedes R. Wechsler, P.A. | Dec 25, 2016 | Firm News
When people think about credit cards while they are going through the divorce process in Florida, they may focus on who will be responsible for the debt involved. Forbes magazine points out that there may also be marital assets connected to these accounts that should...
by Mercedes R. Wechsler, P.A. | Dec 23, 2016 | Complex Asset Division, Firm News
If you’re contemplating divorce or you believe that your spouse is, it’s essential to start getting your financial house in order with the help of your Florida family law attorney, a financial advisor and perhaps a forensic accountant. Otherwise, you could...
by Mercedes R. Wechsler, P.A. | Dec 23, 2016 | Firm News
If a divorce is on the horizon for you and your spouse in Florida, you may be wondering how you will make ends meet once you are on your own. The decisions that you made while you were married, such as staying at home to raise the children, or supporting your spouse...
by Mercedes R. Wechsler, P.A. | Dec 20, 2016 | Firm News, Relocation
Few things are as tough for a court to decide as a relocation child custody case. Two parents who live near each other may not have a hard time initially agreeing on a child custody plan where both are still heavily involved in the child’s life. When one decides...
by Mercedes R. Wechsler, P.A. | Dec 16, 2016 | Firm News, Military Divorce
A military divorce needs to be handled very differently from a regular divorce from a legal perspective. As such, when a military servicemember goes through the divorce process, several important areas need to be considered and addressed either in court or in an...
by Mercedes R. Wechsler, P.A. | Dec 14, 2016 | Firm News
Divorce is a season of transition. The shift in the core family structure creates a dramatic change in daily schedules and routine. For the parent in Florida raising children during and after divorce, the task of parenting solo may seem daunting, but there is hope....
by Mercedes R. Wechsler, P.A. | Dec 10, 2016 | Firm News
Historically, fathers in Florida and elsewhere have had a more difficult time establishing child custody and visitation rights than their female counterparts. The battle often becomes more complicated when the child’s parents were not married. In the case of an...
by Mercedes R. Wechsler, P.A. | Dec 9, 2016 | Firm News, Military Divorce
Fewer military personnel have been deployed overseas in recent years than at the height of U.S. involvement in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. It might seem that having service members at home with their spouses would lead to greater marital strife and divorce....
