When a couple divorces while one or both partners serve in the military, it can create complications that civilian divorces never consider. If you or your spouse are active service members when divorce comes knocking, it is important to understand how the military...
Year: 2017
Can alimony cover schooling or career training?
If you are working your way through a Florida divorce, you are probably facing many uncertainties. Divorce can affect virtually every area of your life, from where you live and work to how often you see your children, and navigating the transitions that arise from a...
Signs that your spouse could be hiding assets
As you start the divorce process, you want to make sure that all of the assets are honestly reported to the court. It's the only way to get a fair judgement. What should you watch out for? Below are a few things that can be red flags, tipping you off that your spouse...
Divorce and dividing jointly owned businesses
When two people start the process of going through a divorce, their expenses are always going to be intertwined to some extent. However, when they own a business together and need to go through the process of splitting this up, things are inevitably going to be more...
Where does the law stand with child relocation?
It is very common for a child to relocate, sometimes out of state, following a divorce or separation of his or her parents. This is why there is a lot of procedure surrounding it. When there is a dispute and the issue is taken to the courts, they always take the...
Successfully navigating long-distance visitation
It has been a while since the finalization of your divorce, and you and your ex-spouse are now on amicable if not always the friendliest terms. You have also worked out child custody plans that you both can live with, and the children seem to be adjusting well....
Seeking a qualified domestic relations order
It is becoming increasingly common for couples to be contemplating divorce when they are reaching retirement age or are living in retirement. This is often due to the lifestyle changes that come about during retirement. Your priorities and expectations of what...
How will a divorce affect your taxes?
Going through a divorce is usually a very personal and emotional decision to make; however, it will also have hard-hitting financial implications that it is vital to pay attention to. When going through asset division in a divorce, you should keep in mind the tax...
When can a parent make medical decisions for a child?
When you are a custodian of a child, the responsibilities go far beyond the simple visitations that you have with your child. You, of course, have the duty to love, protect, and help them grow up to be responsible adults. With these responsibilities, you will have to...
How is art divided during divorce?
Divvying up sentimental items is often what causes the most heated arguments during divorce. Often items in a married couple's possession have priceless value to them, although to a neutral party the value would be negligible. When it comes to art during asset...