Oviedo Law Blog

Divorce can be a stressful experience. If you and your spouse disagree about which of you should have custody of your child, things can get extremely messy. You no doubt want to avoid contentious, drawn-out courtroom battles. However, you know your ex is not going to cooperate or compromise when it comes to child custody issues.  

You may feel strongly that your child is better off living with you. What matters most is that you're able to convince the court to agree. If you have a friend or relative who has successfully sough full custody of a child, you may be able to glean some useful tips about how to win a custody case. You shouldn't be surprised if those who were successful credit their victories to strong support systems.  

When a family member or friend asks someone if he or she would be willing to act as the executor of a will, most people will say yes, without hesitation. However, few are truly aware of the responsibilities that role entails. When agreeing to act as an executor, you are agreeing to do much more than simply clean out a house or disburse money.

An article published by Morgan Stanley wealth advisors in January, 2017 describes in detail the multiple responsibilities taken on by a named executor. Further, it highlights the fact that this is both an emotional as well as an administrative task. Many people who have been tasked with acting in this role one time will often make the statement that they would never agree to do it again. This is the result of a lack of understanding of the probate process prior to an agreement to act. Some of the responsibilities of an executor include locating and providing the probate court with an original will, securing and maintaining estate property throughout the entire process, locating and notifying heirs, notifying and paying creditors, paying taxes, and distributing assets. This is not an exhaustive list. Each step must be carefully documented and proof of every transaction filed with the probate court.

No enters a marriage with plans to eventually divorce. Unfortunately, many couples do end their marriage for one reason or another. These situations can be tremendously stressful, especially when children are involved. It's important, however, to keep a level head and have the guidance of experienced attorneys.

When a marriage ends, much more needs to be addressed than just the emotional toll. Property division, financial assets, and the many different aspects of dealing with children all need to be carefully considered and dealt with. Trying to juggle all of these elements on your own can be overwhelming at best and can lead to less-than-optimal results at worse. Instead of trying to head down that path alone, it's important to remember that you have professionals on your side.

Despite your feelings about your husband or wife, you love your children. If your future former spouse feels the same way, you may decide to put aside your feelings for each other in order to reach a custody agreement that benefits the children and with which you are both satisfied.

Perhaps you attempted to work such an agreement out by yourselves but it didn't go well. Your negotiations broke down into an argument. Now, you wonder whether you can continue to work together and fear that you could end up in court relinquishing the control over the future of your family to a well-meaning judge who knows nothing about your family. Fortunately, there is another way.