Unfortunately, not all marriages are destined to last. In the beginning, no one imagines themselves getting a divorce, or having a short marriage; they think they will beat all the odds. But sadly, some of the marriages come to an end for different reasons. Issues and disagreements are normal in any relationship, but there are […]
Free Florida Divorce Form: Parenting Plan Forms
Going through a divorce is difficult, but it becomes even more difficult when you have children together with your spouse. As a parent, you want the best for your child or children and want them to grow up happy and well adjusted. If you are going through the divorce process in the state of Florida, […]
What Is Mediation Without Attorneys?
What Is Mediation Without Attorneys? What is mediation without attorneys? Barkus Law offers mediation without attorneys. A mediator is a neutral parties that meets with both […]
What Are Unbundled Legal Services?
What Are Unbundled Legal Services? What Are Unbundled Legal Services? Barkus Law offers unbundled legal services for the client to control the cost of the divorce or family […]
What Is Strategic Consultation?
WHAT IS STRATEGIC CONSULTATION? What is a Strategic Consultation? Barkus Law uses strategic consultation to negotiate or get the matter to court as quickly as possible to get the […]
What Makes Barkus Law Different From Other Law Firms?
What Makes Barkus Law Different From Other Law Firms? What Makes Barkus Law different from other law firms? Lori Barkus has nearly two decades of experience as an attorney, […]
Learn About the Barkus Law Firm
ABOUT BARKUS LAW Lori Barkus discusses the work of her firm Barkus Law, which serves Broward County, and other areas of South Florida. Lori Barkus is a South Florida […]
Who Gets the Family Pet in a Divorce?

Most families consider their pet as a part of the family. When it comes time in your divorce to decide who gets Fido, how is that determined? You may wonder how the courts will make that decision. In Florida, your pet is considered property. So, let’s say that you and your spouse divide everything up […]
Across the miles: Creating a long-distance parenting plan takes work
It’s one thing to create a parenting plan when divorcing spouses live within driving distance of each other, but what happens when one parent must, for whatever reason, move far away? It happens more often than we like to think. Sometimes it’s a job that requires a parent to move, other times a divorced parent […]
Ruling: Trial court erred in allowing modification of time-sharing plan
When parents divorce and children are involved, a time-sharing plan comes into play. This is an opportunity for both parents to work out a schedule that is in the best interest of the child. However, there are instances when circumstances change and that time-sharing plan must be modified. While there are some cases in which […]