Author Archives: Lynette Silon-Laguna

How to Be a Successful Parent During and After a Florida Divorce
Becoming a single parent during and after a divorce may seem overwhelming at times. Worrying about whether you’re giving your kids the attention and care they need while simultaneously managing all the hectic daily tasks can be challenging. It’s important to know that there will always be highs and lows when it comes to… Read More »

How To Financially Recover After Divorce
Going through a divorce can take a huge toll on someone emotionally. Stress from the divorce can increase when it involves things like custody battles and the splitting of assets. Add the financial stress after divorce into the mix, and it can become overwhelming. Costs are high when going through a divorce, especially if… Read More »

What to do Financially in a Florida Divorce?
Although no one plans on getting divorced, life happens. Between understanding laws, assessing your finances, getting professional help, building toward a secure financial future, and considering all the parties involved, it can get financially messy. If you find yourself needing guidance through your divorce, follow these steps to cover your bases and protect your… Read More »

Leaving An Abusive Relationship? Here’s What You Can Do
GUEST BLOG: Here’s an alarming statistic: some studies suggest that 10 million people are victims of family and domestic violence annually. What’s more disturbing is this is in the United States alone. If you are in an abusive relationship, trust that it is not your fault and there is a way out. It is… Read More »

Recurring False Domestic Violence Charges? What are Your Options?
Guest blog: Here’s an alarming statistic: approximately 7,000 people are falsely charged with domestic violence each year. While domestic violence is undeniably a serious crime, there are instances when someone is wrongly accused of the crime for one reason or another. For instance, some spouses resort to reporting false claims of physical and emotional… Read More »
What Amount Child Support Can I Expect to Receive?
Recently, divorcing couple Kenneth Griffin and Anne Dias Griffin of Illinois gained some measure of notoriety after Dias Griffin’s recent court filings were made public. Those filings include a request from Ms. Dias Griffin for over $1 million per month in alimony and child support to support herself, the couple’s three children, and four… Read More »
Divorce Does Not Have to be Difficult
Earlier this year, a “selfie” of a smiling Florida couple’s photo went viral after it was posted on Instagram. At first glance, the photo seems rather ordinary, though its popularity likely came from the caption, which explained that the couple’s divorce had just been finalized. You would generally not expect two people whose marriage… Read More »
What is a Florida ‘Collaborative Divorce?’
The process of ending a marriage can be emotionally difficult for everyone involved. In addition, many divorces are extremely acrimonious and contentious, with some couples finding it very difficult to communicate with one another. There are many issues related to a marriage that must be sorted out in a divorce, including the division of… Read More »
How Can an Attorney Help Resolve a Child Custody Dispute?
For unmarried parents or married couples with children who are divorcing, uncertainty regarding child custody matters can be extremely stressful. After all, for most parents, a close and meaningful relationship with their children is one of the most important aspects of their lives. Under Florida law, what is generally called “child custody” is actually… Read More »
Child Support Modification in Florida
The finalization of a divorce may not be the last time you and your former spouse see each other in court, especially if your divorce included an order for child support. In many situations, a child support order may have been appropriate at the time of the divorce, though a change in circumstances has… Read More »