Florida Divorce News and Information

Pre-Pregnancy Contracts for Prospective Parents?

Pre-Pregnancy Contracts for Prospective Parents

Pregnancies, and, of course, the newborn babies that follow, involve a lot of work. So, some people have gone a professional route and decided to draw up contracts or at least formalize the roles that each parent will assume in taking care of the baby.

These pre-pregnancy contracts detail how parents will divide their chores and duties around the house and with taking care of the newborn.

Relationship therapist Sherry Amatenstein recommends that it would not hurt to draw up some sort of contract. But dotting every I and crossing every T may not be necessary and indeed may be impossible. Much of parenting is innate and learned by the seat of one’s pants. read more

What You Need to Know in a Surrogacy Agreement

Many couples who seek out surrogate mothers are blithely aware that often times surrogacy can involve legal representation and legal proceedings.

Today, with the legalization of gay marriage and the advancements in medical technology, surrogacy is more common than it was even a decade ago.

Couples are now able to start or expand their families through assisted reproductive technologies, including in vitro fertilization (IVF), surrogacy, and egg or sperm donation and embryo donation is rapidly increasing in popularity. read more

Where to Turn During a Divorce

Whether you’ve been married for five years or fifteen years, divorce is never easy. There are a lot of emotions, legal considerations, and even the lives of children that are all at stake.

Divorce can be stressful, overwhelming, emotional, and incredibly difficult. However, having a trustworthy, professional, and organized team of legal representation on your side can help alleviate some of that stress.

Where to Turn During a Divorce When going through or considering divorce, there are many factors a couple has to consider. If there are any assets, including property, or minor children involved, then often times this involves the court, particularly with cases that are contested. read more