By Joan Berry Nassar | Published June 25, 2026 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Understanding Financial Disclosure
Why Transparency Matters in Divorce and Family Law Cases One of the most important—and often misunderstood—parts of any divorce or family law matter is financial disclosure. Whether you are pursuing mediation, collaborative divorce, or traditional legal representation, informed decisions can only be made when everyone has accurate financial information. Child support. Alimony. Property division. Retirement Read More
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Understanding the Limitations and Realities of the Legal System When people find themselves facing divorce, child custody disputes, support issues, or other family law matters, they often assume the court will solve the problem. While courts play an important role, many people enter the legal process with expectations that do not align with reality. The Read More
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What You Should Know About Spousal Support in Florida One of the most common questions people ask during divorce is: Will I have to pay alimony? Or: Am I entitled to receive alimony? Like many family law issues, the answer depends on the unique circumstances of the marriage and the individuals involved. Alimony—sometimes called spousal Read More
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How Child Support Is Determined in Florida When parents separate or divorce, one of the most common concerns is child support. Who pays? How much will the payments be? Can the amount be changed later? How are expenses like health insurance, daycare, and extracurricular activities handled? These are important questions, and understanding how child support Read More
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When people think about divorce or family law disputes, they often picture a courtroom. Two attorneys arguing before a judge. A winner and a loser. A lengthy legal battle that drains time, money, and emotional energy. While litigation is sometimes necessary, it is not the only option. For many families, mediation offers a very different Read More
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When people begin facing divorce, child custody issues, child support disputes, or other family law matters, one of the first questions they ask is: “Do I need an attorney?” The answer may surprise you. Not every family law situation requires litigation. Not every disagreement requires a courtroom. And not every person facing divorce needs traditional Read More
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Joan Berry Nassar has received her Florida Supreme Court Dispute Resolution Center Certificate of Renewal for family and appellate mediation. This will mark 26 years of mediation!
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The Law Office of Joan Berry Nassar, P.A. celebrated Christmas in St. Augustine at the Nights of Lights.
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Joan Berry Nassar, along with Attorneys Billie Jo Hopwood and Tiffani Cole, hosted a Community Care and Share happy hour fundraiser at Frigate’s Waterside Bar & Grill for New Life Mission. We had beautiful weather and generous friends! To learn more about New Life Mission or to donate, go to www.newlife-mission.org.
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