Navigating the complexities of a co-parenting relationship can be challenging enough on its own. However, when a co-parent introduces a new significant other into the equation, emotions can run high and tensions may escalate. It’s natural to feel a range of emotions, from jealousy and insecurity to resentment and apprehension. You may be thinking that it’s hard enough having to share your children with your co-parent, but now you also have to share them with someone who is essentially a stranger to you. You likely want to know everything about the person who will be spending a significant amou ..read more

In the tumultuous landscape of struggling marriages, there exists a prevailing notion that sacrificing personal happiness and enduring the challenges of a fractured relationship is a noble act when children are involved. “Staying together for the kids” is a belief deeply rooted in societal norms, often considered as a selfless choice aimed at shielding children from the potential trauma that divorce could cause them – essentially, that “toughing it out” for the sake of your kids is somehow the better option. However, what if this seemingly compassionate decision is not the cure-all it’s though ..read more

Navigating the world of custody and visitation after a divorce or separation can be difficult for many parents. The state of Florida requires parents to submit a document called a Parenting Plan as part of their divorce proceedings, which will ultimately govern how each party will cooperate to raise their shared children. Essentially, this document will serve as a roadmap which sets expectations and anticipates as many issues as possible so that conflict can be avoided. In this blog, we will be taking an in-depth look at the crucial factors that you need to know if you are in the process of cr ..read more

When it comes to making the life-altering decision to join the person you love in wedded bliss, or making the heartbreaking one to go your separate ways, there is undoubtedly an immense amount of emotion behind each. However, emotions aren’t the only thing to consider when it comes to marriage or divorce; couples often find themselves navigating the challenging terrain of finances, as well. Beyond the romantic ideals and shared dreams of a partnership, it is also crucial to have a firm understanding of the financial intricacies that may come into play. Men who are, or will be, the breadwinner ..read more

On October 27th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the state of Florida would be launching a statewide community network as part of the fatherhood initiative, as well as the Father First website. This campaign is part of a larger movement that first began in 2022, when historic legislation was signed that guaranteed over $68.9 million in an effort to support responsible fatherhood within the state, although more than $83 million has been cleared for spending through 2026. In this blog, we’ll be breaking down everything you need to know about Father First and Florida’s fatherhood initiative ..read more

Ending your marriage to a person you once thought you would spend forever with can be an extremely overwhelming experience that is difficult to move forward from. As time goes on, though, the hurt will fade away, and your former relationship will just be a memory. However, divorcing someone you share children with is an entirely different type of experience, because you will always be connected to your ex-spouse as long as you are raising your children together. In this blog, we’ll divulge 10 crucial pieces of information that you need to know if you’re divorcing with kids in Florida. 1. All f ..read more

Domestic abuse and violence are abhorrent crimes that happen much more often than the average person is likely aware of. According to the United States Department of Justice, it is defined as a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner. There are several different types of abuse, including physical, sexual, emotional, economic, psychological, or technological, and any behaviors meant to intimidate, manipulate, humiliate, isolate, frighten, terrorize, coerce, threaten, blame, hurt, injure, or w ..read more

Attorney Erin F. Duncan is returning to the Men’s Divorce Law Firm team after serving as a General Magistrate hearing family law cases in the Ninth Judicial Circuit. Her proficiency and skills will prove invaluable to the clients of our firm who need experienced legal representation in the family courts of Florida. Recently, the State of Florida has passed significant legislation geared toward balancing the equities in family law. Erin has returned to private practice to commit herself to advancing the rights of all spouses and parents, which has always been the primary goal of the Men’s Divor ..read more

Helping your child prepare to start a new school year might leave you feeling anxious and jittery. The list of things you need to do is long, and the first day of school may have even snuck up on you quicker than you realized! This can all be even more overwhelming if you went through a divorce over the summer, and are dealing with back-to-school activities as a single father for the first time. Don’t panic! We’ve got you covered. In this blog, we give you the five most important things to nail down before the first day of school in order to help your child have the best possible start to the ..read more

Attorney Erin F. Duncan is returning to the Men’s Divorce Law Firm team, which she was previously a part of from 2008 to 2010. Her knowledge and experience are sure to prove invaluable to the clients of our firm who need aggressive legal representation in the family courts of Central Florida. It is no secret that family courts have a history of bias against men due to outdated stereotypes and gender roles. Recently, the state of Florida has made several steps in the right direction with the passage of legislation designed to correct these unfair and antiquated practices. This is what inspired ..read more