Many policy makers fail to take into consideration the toll divorce battles can take on work productivity. If they did, more might be done to make the processes of divorce easier.

Florida divorce lawyers could demonstrate many cases like that of Brian, a Fort Lauderdale surgeon. When asked about his pending divorce, he becomes noticeably agitated as he describes his conflict with his wife and how he has fought to keep his children close by. After eleven years of marriage and three children, the battle consumes his energy, creeps into his conversations, and occupies his thoughts at work.

Because of the terrible economy, there is another factor that is becoming more common: one of the parties wants to relocate to take a job or to move in with family members out of economic necessity.

States' guidelines for relocation...

vary from state to state. Judges use 37 different factors to decide relocation issues. The American Bar Association is working for the creation of a unified process for all courts to use in relocation cases.

More women are working in higher-paying jobs. Shared custody is the norm. Men no longer automatically bear the burden of financial support. Women's salaries and jobs weigh heavily in divorce proceedings.

High-conflict divorces are on the rise in Florida. A parent coordination statute was passed in October, that aims to remove disagreements over religious upbringing, education, sports participation, and other disagreements from the courts. A parenting coordinator assists former spouses with reaching decisions.