Bergman Family Law

03/20/2023

Hidden Costs of Divorce: Preparing for a Financially Sound Split: If you're considering a divorce, you probably know the process costs money. At a minimum, you can expect to pay court and filing fees for the privilege of ending your marriage. However, there are many other costs above and beyond legal expenses that you may not anticipate from the process. Some of these unexpected divorce-related […]

Divorce can be expensive, but many people overlook the most costly parts of the process. Learn how to prepare your budget for ending your marriage.

02/21/2023

What to Expect When Serving Divorce Papers in Florida: The first legal step toward ending your marriage is filing and serving divorce papers. These documents notify the court and your spouse that you want to end your marriage. Filing the paperwork with the court is easy, but serving your spouse can be much harder. Florida has specific rules for serving someone divorce papers, and […]

Serving your spouse with divorce papers is a critical step toward ending your marriage. Learn what to expect from the serving process in various circumstances.

02/06/2023

How Collaborative Divorce Puts Your Child's Needs First: It is inevitable that some marriages will end in divorce. In some cases, there is a breach of trust, like infidelity. Perhaps you and your spouse have identified irreconcilable differences, or maybe you have simply grown apart. Whatever the reason for your divorce, it's important to remember that it affects people other than you and […]

Collaborative divorce makes it easier to put your children’s needs first during your split. Learn the benefits of collaborating during divorce for parents.

02/03/2023

What to Expect When Selling a Home During Your Divorce: Buying or selling real estate is one of the most significant transactions most people will ever make in their personal lives. The process is complex and becomes even more so if you decide to sell your home while getting divorced. Still, many people choose to sell real estate during divorces because it's simpler than the […]

If you own a home with your spouse, you may decide to sell it during your divorce. Learn what to expect if you need to sell real estate during divorces.

01/31/2023

Gray Divorce: The Newest Trend in Florida Communities: Your children have finally left the nest. You have a comfortable career, and you're nearing retirement. Everything in your life suggests that you should be relaxing and enjoying life, but you're not. Instead, you're looking at your spouse of several decades and realizing that you don't want to spend your golden years with them. You […]

Gray divorce is rising in Florida. Learn what it is, the challenges of gray divorce, and how to end your marriage smoothly after 50.

01/03/2023

What You Can Learn From Kim and Kanye's Divorce: Kim Kardashian and Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, have officially finalized their divorce settlement. The pair's split has routinely made the news since Kim filed for divorce in February 2021. While most divorces are not as adversarial as Kim and Ye's, there is a lot to learn from their split. It took […]

Kim and Kanye’s divorce is officially final. Here’s what you can learn from their divorce and how to ensure your split is efficient and effective.

12/21/2022

Five Effective Conflict Resolution for Divorces in Florida: If you are getting a divorce, you likely have disagreements with your spouse about handling things like asset division and child custody. If these disputes become significant, they can slow down the divorce process as you fail to find compromises. However, appropriate conflict resolution techniques can help keep disagreements from delaying the process. The following […]

Most divorces involve major disputes, so conflict resolution skills matter. Learn five effective ways to minimize disagreements and keep your divorce on track.

12/21/2022

Your original divorce judgment may no longer meet your needs. Learn how to modify the judgment and whether you may be eligible for a post-judgment modification.

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12/20/2022

Why More Millennials Are Choosing to Get Prenuptial Agreements: Marriage is one of the most significant legal commitments you can make. As unmarried life partnerships and divorces grow more common, Millennial and Gen Z couples' attitudes towards marriage have changed. While these couples still treat their wedding day as a romantic occasion, they also acknowledge that marriage is, at its core, a legal contract. […]

Millennial couples are signing prenuptial agreements at dramatic rates. Learn why these contracts are becoming so common and the benefits they offer.

12/19/2022

How Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen Are Splitting International Custody: Legendary football quarterback Tom Brady and international supermodel Gisele Bündchen officially announced their finalized divorce on Friday, October 28th. Rumors about their split had been flying for months, but the announcement made it clear that the couple was serious about ending their marriage. Gisele allegedly initiated the divorce when Tom returned to playing football after […]

Tom and Gisele's divorce is officially final, and so is their custody order. Learn how they're sharing international custody of their kids under Florida law.

11/11/2022

Pursuing Equitable Asset Division in Florida https://bit.ly/3AasdMmberg

One of the most complicated parts of a divorce is splitting your marital assets. Learn Florida laws for dividing marital property and how to handle disputes.