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  • 2025
    • May
      • The Importance of Updating Your Estate Plan After a Divorce
    • April
      • Co-Parenting Tips for Planning Summer Activities
      • Divorce and Taxes: What You Need to Know Before Filing
    • March
      • Spring Cleaning for Your Estate Plan: Updating Wills and Trusts
    • February
      • Understanding Alimony: What High Net Worth Individuals Need to Know
    • January
      • Creating Effective Parenting Plans for the New Year
  • 2024
    • December
      • Can Probate Be Avoided?
    • November
      • Prenuptial Agreements: Debunking Myths and Misconceptions
    • October
      • What is a Power of Attorney and How Can You Use It?
    • September
      • I've Filed For Divorce But My Spouse Refuses to Cooperate, What Do I Do?
    • August
      • How Are Pensions Divided In a Divorce In Florida?
    • June
      • Finding Ways To Cope With Your New Normal After a Divorce
      • How Can I Prove Verbal Abuse During My Marriage While Going Through Divorce?
    • May
      • Should I Have More Than One Power of Attorney?
    • April
      • Which Assets Go Through Probate?
    • February
      • Common Issues Related to Social Security Benefits
    • January
      • How To Prove Verbal Abuse During Your Marriage
      • Comprehensive Parenting Plans
  • 2023
    • December
      • Protecting Your Business in a Florida Divorce: Legal Strategies
      • Dealing with High-Asset Divorce Cases in Jacksonville
      • Coping with Divorce During the Holidays: Tips for Parents
    • November
      • How Mediation Works in Florida Divorce
      • Time-Sharing with Children of Divorce
      • Divorce and the Best Interests of the Child: How Courts Make Custody Decisions
    • October
      • Parental Alienation in Florida Divorce Cases: Identifying and Addressing the Issue
    • September
      • Relocation After Divorce: Legal Considerations in Florida
      • Division of Retirement Accounts During Divorce
    • August
      • Domestic Violence in Florida Divorce Cases
      • Unique Challenges of Military Divorce
    • July
      • Dealing with High-Net-Worth Divorce in Florida
      • Understanding Same-Sex Divorce in Florida
      • The Impact of Social Media on Florida Divorce Cases
    • June
      • Common Mistakes to Avoid During Divorce Proceedings
      • The Emotional Toll of Divorce: Coping Strategies for Individuals and Families
    • May
      • Protecting Your Financial Interests During Divorce
      • Parental Disputes: Strategies for Resolving Conflicts
    • April
      • Understanding Fault vs. No-Fault Divorce: What You Need to Know
      • The Divorce Process: What to Expect and How to Prepare
      • Post-Divorce Legal Issues: What You Need to Know About Modifications and Enforcement
    • March
      • Why Do I Need a Divorce Attorney?
      • Tips for Working Through a Contested Divorce
      • How to Have an Amicable Divorce
    • February
      • How to Effectively Co-Parent
      • Talking to Your Children About Divorce
    • January
      • What is Equitable Distribution?
      • What is Marital Property?
  • 2022
    • December
      • What are Divorce Alternatives?
      • 5 Surprising Divorce Statistics
      • Understanding Alimony in Florida
    • November
      • How is Child Support Calculated?
      • What is an Adult Adoption?
    • October
      • How Does Child Custody Work in a Military Divorce?
      • The Difficulties of Military Divorce
    • September
      • Annulment vs. Divorce
      • Pros and Cons of a Prenuptial Agreement
      • Divorce When Living in Different States
    • August
      • Divorcing Later in Life
      • Changing Your Name After Divorce
    • July
      • What Causes Divorced Couples to Get Back Together?
      • How Common is Remarriage?
    • June
      • What is a “Status Quo” Order in a Divorce?
      • Can I Stay in My Home During the Divorce?
    • May
      • How Long Do You Have to be Separated to Get a Divorce in Florida?
      • Is Adultery Grounds for Divorce in Florida?
    • April
      • How to Help Your Children Cope With Divorce
      • Why You Should Celebrate National Ex-Spouse Day
    • March
      • Can I Empty My Bank Account Before a Divorce?
      • What Happens if My Ex-Spouse Refuses to Sign Divorce Papers?
      • Six Things You Should Know About Florida Divorce
    • February
      • Do I Have to Split My Inheritance With My Spouse in a Divorce?
      • How To Get Through Your First Valentine’s Day After Divorce
    • January
      • How Do I File For Divorce If I Don’t Know Where My Spouse is?
      • Should I Do a Divorce on My Own?
  • 2021
    • December
      • The Shocking Stats in U.S. Divorce [Infographic]
      • What are the Most Common Reasons for Divorce?
      • How Divorce Can Affect Estate Planning
    • November
      • Overcoming the Challenges of Divorcing Over 50
      • How Can I Protect My Retirement in a Divorce?
    • October
      • Does Your Estate Plan Protect Children from a Previous Marriage?
      • What Cannot Be Included in a Postnuptial Agreement?
    • September
      • Do I Still Have to Pay Child Support if I Lost My Job?
      • Does Child Support End Automatically at Age 18 in Florida?
    • August
      • Does Bankruptcy Affect Alimony?
      • Inc. 5000 2021 Names Owenby Law, P.A. Among Nation’s Fastest-Growing Companies
      • What Happens If My Ex Stops Making Alimony Payments?
    • July
      • How Do I Choose a Divorce Attorney?
      • 7 Tips For An Amicable Divorce
    • June
      • What is an Ex Parte Custody Order?
      • Unwed Parents: Who Gets Custody in Florida?
      • 5 Reasons to Consider a Postnuptial Agreement
      • Prenuptial Agreement Checklist
    • May
      • Can Divorce Records be Sealed?
      • Are Divorce Records Public in Florida?
      • How to Protect Your Privacy in Divorce
      • American Institute of Legal Counsel Honors Joy Owenby Among 2021 “10 Best” Family Law Attorneys
    • March
      • How to Avoid These Top 10 Estate Planning Mistakes
      • Revising Your Estate Plan Post-Divorce
    • February
      • The Pitfalls of Preparing Your Own Will
      • What Are the Benefits of a Living Trust?
    • January
      • Do I Really Need a Lawyer to Assist With Medicaid?
      • How are Conservatorships Set Up?
  • 2020
    • December
      • Visitation After Divorce: Tips to Help Your Kids Adjust
      • What Happens if My Ex Won’t Follow the Parenting Plan?
    • November
      • Why You Should Prioritize Your Estate Plan During COVID-19
      • What is Forensic Accounting in Divorce?
      • Owenby Law, P.A. Selected to 2021 Seminole 100 List
      • Is My Spouse Entitled to Half of My Business?
    • October
      • The Consequences of Reckless Spending During Divorce
      • Who is Responsible for Debt in a Florida Divorce?
      • Dealing with the Emotional Stages of Divorce
    • September
      • Helping Fathers Cope with Divorce
      • How to Navigate the Child Custody Process
    • August
      • Who Gets the Vacation Home in a Divorce?
      • What are the Requirements to Get a Divorce in Florida?
    • July
      • 3 Forms of Support During a Divorce
      • Do I Have to Live with My Soon-to-Be Ex?
      • Divorce vs. Legal Separation: Which is Better for You?
    • June
      • As Life Inches Toward Normal, Can Co-Parents Adjust?
      • 3 Things to Consider in a Divorce Agreement
      • Parent Withholding and Other Custody Issues During COVID-19
      • What Happens When One Spouse Doesn’t Want a Divorce?
    • May
      • Divorce: What to Expect Emotionally and Financially
      • How Domestic Violence Affects a Divorce
    • April
      • Escaping Domestic Violence Under a Stay-at-Home Order
      • Effective Co-Parenting During Coronavirus Shutdowns
      • What is Dissolution of Marriage?
      • Is Divorce Worth It?
    • March
      • Owenby Law, P.A. Named to Inaugural Inc. 5000 Series List
      • 5 Tips for Co-Parenting
      • Divorce with an Adopted Child
    • January
      • What’s an Uncontested Divorce?
      • Florida’s Divorce Process [INFOGRAPHIC]
      • How to Make Divorce Easier
  • 2019
    • December
      • Divorce Decree Disagreements: What to Do When They Arise
      • Separating from an Abuser
    • November
      • Florida’s Adoptive Parental Rights
    • October
      • Does Divorce Have to Be a Battle?
      • Owenby Law Ranks #84 in Law Firm 500 Fastest Growing Law Firms
      • Divorce vs. Annulment
      • Filing for Divorce in Florida
    • September
      • What Are the Penalties for a First-Time DUI in Florida?
    • August
      • Owenby Law Makes Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Companies for 2019
      • Can Sperm Donors Have Parental Rights?
    • July
      • Can I Terminate Paternal Rights?
      • Preserving a Domestic Violence Injunction in Florida
    • June
      • Who Qualifies for a Florida Divorce?
      • Various Kinds of Florida Divorce Processes
      • Owenby Law Named in Top 10 Florida Family Law Firms for 2019
    • May
      • Potential Responses to Florida Divorce Papers
      • Top 3 Causes of Divorce
    • April
      • Can You Legally Prevent a Florida Divorce?
    • March
      • Factors that Impact Post-Divorce Child Support Payments
      • Modifying Florida Child Support & Child Custody Orders
      • Do I Have to Pay Child Support for My Ex’s Child After a Divorce?
      • Owenby Law, P.A. Ranks #19 on 2019 Seminole 100 List
    • February
      • Florida Out-of-Wedlock Child Support
      • Can I Force Someone to Take a Paternity Test?
    • January
      • Are There Limitations on What I Can Buy with Florida Child Support?
      • What to Know About Florida Grandparent Adoptions
  • 2018
    • November
      • Owenby Law, P.A. Makes the 2019 Seminole 100 List
      • What Is Sole Custody?
      • 5 Tips for Breaking the News of a Divorce to Kids
      • Dealing with Seeing Kids Less After a Divorce
      • How Does Divorce Impact Children Psychologically?
    • October
      • Statistics: Children & Divorce
      • Owenby Law Named 2018 Law Firm 500 Honoree
    • September
      • 3 Tips for Newly Single Parents
      • Getting Along with Your Child's Stepparent After Divorce
      • How Divorce Impacts a Child's Education
    • August
      • Owenby Law, P.A. Ranks 2403 on 2018 Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies
      • Back-to-School Child Custody Tips Every Divorced Parent Should Know
      • Custody Case in Florida Scores Huge Win for Biological Fathers
      • Why Informal Time-Sharing Agreements Are a Bad Idea
    • July
      • Joy Owenby Selected for American Jurist Institute's 2018 Top 10 Family Law Attorneys
    • May
      • How Social Media Can Interfere with Your Ongoing Divorce Case
      • New Bill on Calculating Appreciation of Non-Marital Assets in Divorce & Property Division Takes Effect in July
    • April
      • What You Need to Know About Divorce & Dividing Assets
      • New Changes to Tax Code Affects Tax Breaks for Divorced Couples
      • New Deployment Act For Parental Timesharing Goes into Effect July 1st
    • February
      • What Happens to My 401(k) During Divorce?
    • January
      • Bench Warrants & Your Rights
      • Disestablishing Paternity in Florida
      • 2 Equitable Distribution Bills for Consideration
      • Florida's Determination of Parentage Bill
  • 2017
    • December
      • Owenby Law, P.A. Named Seminole 100 Honoree & Inc. 5000 Member
      • Retirement Planning: When to Involve an Attorney
      • Understanding the Difference Between Assault and Self-Defense
    • November
      • What You Need to Know When Planning Your Retirement
      • Amicable Divorce - Why You Still Need an Attorney
    • October
      • Can I Get a Speeding Ticket While Driving with the Flow of Traffic?
    • September
      • Owenby Law, P.A. Chosen as 2017 Law Firm 500 Honoree
      • Are Holographic Wills Valid in Florida?
    • August
      • What Are Your Rights as a Grandparent?
      • Does Adultery Affect Alimony in a Divorce?
    • July
      • What Happens If Someone Dies Without a Will?
      • How to Minimize Your Estate Taxes in Florida
      • My Ex Won't Honor the Terms of Our Divorce. Now What?
      • Should You Pay Your Traffic Ticket or Fight It?
    • June
      • What Should I Do If My Ex Won't Pay Child Support?
      • What Are the Benefits of Medicaid Planning?
      • Is a Domestic Violence Charge Considered a Misdemeanor or a Felony?
    • May
      • What Happens If You Refuse a Breath Test for DUI in Florida?
      • Will Traffic Violations Jeopardize Your CDL?
      • Assault vs. Battery: What's the Difference?
    • April
      • Why You Need a Lawyer for a Probation Violation
      • Penalties for Weapons Crimes in Florida
      • Is Shoplifting the Same as Petty Theft?
    • March
      • Divorce May be Seasonal, Research Shows
      • Is an Attorney Really Necessary for a Misdemeanor Charge?
    • January
      • What is the Role of a Personal Representative?
      • 5 Ways to Lower the Cost of Divorce After the Holidays
      • Is a Separation Agreement the Right Choice for You?
  • 2016
    • December
      • Will Legal Counsel Be Allowed to Access Our Public Data Assistants (AKA Cell Phones)?
      • 3 Steps to Surviving the Holidays While Initiating Divorce
    • November
      • Homeschooling and Issues Regarding Shared Parental Responsibility in Florida
    • October
      • Owenby Law, P.A. Selected as One of the 2016 Law Firm 500 Award Honorees
    • September
      • How Florida Guardianship Laws Have Changed Over the Past Three Years
    • August
      • Joy Owenby Receives 10 Best Client Satisfaction Award From American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
      • Owenby Law, P.A. Opens New Office Location in St. Augustine, Florida
    • July
      • 6 Essential Estate Planning Tools
    • June
      • Redirecting Child Support Payments to a Third Party
    • May
      • Former Husband Appeals Lower Court Alimony Decision
      • Circuit Court Appeal Challenges Contempt & Fees
    • April
      • Gov. Rick Scott Vetoes Custody & Alimony Reform Bill
      • Financial Responsibility for a Child's Uncovered Medical Expenses After Divorce
    • March
      • Florida's 2016 Alimony Reform
      • Owenby Law, P.A. Receives U.S. Flag from Grateful Soldier
      • Homestead Law: A Legal Chameleon
    • February
      • The Importance of Creating an Estate Plan
    • January
      • Why is Divorce So Common in January?
  • 2015
    • December
      • What Women Should Know About Social Security
    • November
      • Information on the Appreciation of Nonmarital Assets According to The Florida Bar
    • October
      • October 26th is Domestic Violence Awareness Day
      • Things to Consider During a Grey Divorce
    • September
      • How Does Post-Divorce Relocation Affect Your Visitation Rights?
    • August
      • Uncontested Divorce Checklist
    • June
      • Dissipation of Assets During Divorce
    • May
      • Lump Sum Alimony Payment Declared Non-Deductible by the Tax Court
    • March
      • Social Network Postings Used as Evidence in Divorce Cases
    • February
      • Substance Abuse Issues and Child Custody Decisions
    • January
      • Parents Using Children as Weapons During a Divorce
  • 2014
    • October
      • Parental Rights Terminated Due to Incarceration
    • May
      • Failure to Exercise Time-Sharing Can Result in Increased Child Support
    • April
      • Effect of Reproductive Technology on Family Law