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Child custody is an important issue for couples going through divorce, and often a very contentious issue. Couples who cannot agree on a parenting time arrangement, of course, have to have a judge step in and decide things for them. But how exactly do judges make...
In our last post, we began speaking about Florida law concerning prenuptial agreements, particularly what parties can and cannot address in these agreements. Here we’ll take a brief look at how these agreements are enforced by courts. As we noted last time,...
Readers are familiar with the basic idea of prenuptial agreements and why couples use them. It is common knowledge that these agreements are often used among celebrities, business owners and the wealthy in general. Because the law governing prenuptial agreements...
Alimony can be an important financial resource for those who have been disadvantaged by divorce. But how exactly do Florida courts determine when and how to award alimony? State law specifies that judges are first to consider whether either party to divorce has an...
In declining to hear appeals from five of the most conservative states regarding bans on same sex marriages, the U.S. Supreme Court effectively legalized gay marriage in those states. This according to the October 17, 2014 issue of The Week. The...
Many people take advantage of zero interest offers for balance transfers of credit card debts from one card to another. This happens often with couple when contemplating a divorce situation. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently warned that...
As we continue to hear about the amount of doemstic violence in our society, we are bothered by the nagging question: Why do women stay? That question is addressed in the September 26, 2014 issue of The Week and it quotes a number of reasons from various...
For the first time in history, the average American is now more likely to live in a state that recognizes same-sex marriage, than one that does not. this is according to the WashingtonPost.com as reported in the August 1, 2014 issue of The Week. Most...
Whether starting a new career or making a career change, the process can be terrifying. There are ways to ease the transition. Learn as much as possible about your new career, especially before leaving a current career. Look at how the change...
New data from the National Association of Realtors shows about 20 million families have money to buy a home but are choosing to rent as reported in MarketWatch.com. Buyers are deterred from purchasing because of large down payment requirements and requests to...
