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Children Often Caught In Middle Of Divorce

by Robin Roshkind, Esquire, West Palm Beach, Florida

Often when parents are divorcing, their children get caught in the middle.  They are used as pawns to negotiate settlements, they are used as messengers of bad news, they are used as meal tickets.  They are abused.

As a divorce lawyer who handles many, many cases involving children, these are the most difficult to navigate and settle.  Even where it is clear that one parent is by far the “better parent”, it is a hard case to settle and usually has to go to court.

Litigation is costly for all involved…it is also time consuming and tears at your emotions.   Add to that, the fact of extended families and half siblings, and the matter gets complex.  Add to that grandparents who wish to be helpful, but have no rights under the law.

If you are thinking about a divorce and have minor children at home, consult with one of the divorce lawyers at ROBIN ROSHKIND, P.A. at 561 835 9091 or click on the Firm’s web site at http://www.familylawwpb.com.

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In Marriage Or Divorce, Communication Is Key

By Robin Roshkind, Esquire, West Palm Beach, Florida

Whether you are entering a marriage or trying to leave one, it is important to communicate with your spouse.  It is where unreasonable expectations raise their ugly heads. 

That is when it is important to consult with advisors, whether they are financial, legal, or psychological. 

Regarding a marriage, there is alot to talk about: prenuptial agreements, family finances, children, extended families, who owns what property.  In divorce alot of the same issues apply, but add to those the issues that of  time sharing with children, attorneys fees, spousal support or alimony.   And of course the division of marital property and preservation of separate property or inheritences.  If there is no commingling during the course of the marriage, separate property remains non marital.

Marriage and divorce are life changing events as is deciding to have children.  The best advice is to seek professional help from lawyers, accountants, insurance professionals, finanacial planners, marriage counselors or therapists if you just can’t communicate effectively with your partner or if you are having touble sorting things out by yourself.

For more information about this or other divorce topics, call one of the divorce lawyers at ROBIN ROSHKIND, P.A. at 561-835-9091 or click on the Firm’s web site at www.familylawwpb.com.