If you want to get a divorce, or find yourself thinking about ending your marriage but have reservations, it is important to focus on your individual circumstances and move forward with confidence. Some people feel trapped in their marriage, even though it is not...
Handling complex divorce and family law cases for clearwater and surrounding communities
Year: 2022
Passport problems as a result of unpaid child support
If you currently owe back child support, you likely worry about many different challenges. This is a serious debt that can turn many facets of your life on end, whether you cannot drive, you face financial repercussions or you have to spend time behind bars....
Bad Moms Christmas
Change is hard. It’s scary. It’s also sometimes quite necessary. A bad marriage has several definitions, depending on who you are, I guess. What is your definition of marriage? Love is my definition of marriage. But, just like everything else in life, love doesn’t...
Florida’s penalties for not paying child support
If you have to pay court-ordered child support, you expect these obligations soon because your relationship with your child's other parent is ending or you receive child support payments, it is vital to go over various issues. Aside from understanding how courts...
The importance of effective communication during estate planning
The subjects that often arise during discussions of estate planning can make those involved feel uncomfortable; however, frank conversations regarding finances and the death of a loved one can secure any beneficiary's future and protect the legacy any benefactor...
How can you have a healthier divorce?
Even though divorce is certainly better than staying in an unfulfilling or abusive marriage, ending your marriage can take a toll on your emotional and mental well-being. In fact, according to Psychology Today, divorce tends to cause an intense emotional reaction that...
Certified Family Law Mediator
I didn't write this article... Eddie Stephens did. I found that it is spot-on with the consult and counseling I give to my clients. Hopefully, you'll find this feeds your brain in a healthy way. Divorce is hard, but it doesn't have to be nasty. We will be here when...
Are you overdue for an estate plan update?
Though creating the initial estate plan takes a lot of work, it is by no means the last step you will have to take for your estate on a whole. In fact, estate plan management is something that will last for the rest of your life. After all, it is crucial for your plan...
What are the grounds for terminating parental rights in Florida?
When it comes to the safety of your children, you as a parent are likely to do whatever you can to ensure it. However, complications may arise when it is the other parent who is the safety risk. Divorce and other custody arrangements help establish certain...
How do you divide your IP in a divorce?
When you think about intellectual property, you might envision big companies with major logos like Coca-Cola or Disney. However, everyone in Florida has access to IP protections and the value it generates. Much like any marital property, IP that generates value — or...
Caring, Personal Attention For Every Case
Christine S. Cook has earned a reputation in the legal community for her professionalism and among her clients for the care and personal attention she gives to every case.