Did you think you were "too old to get a divorce?" Think again. More seniors in the United States are getting divorced than ever before. Divorce figures for couples over the age of 50 have increased substantially in recent years according to a study published by...
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Dividing your pension in a military divorce
All military service members who have been active for 20 years or more can receive a military pension when they retire. That pension will compensate them for life. Since Congress passed Uniformed Service Members Protection Act in 1982, family law courts will treat...
Budgeting for child support
The state of Florida takes child support very seriously. According to the Florida Department of Revenue, employers are even required to withhold support money from the noncustodial parent's paycheck if there is a court order. If that parent does not report a new job,...
Preparing children for a move after divorce
While divorce brings a myriad of changes, perhaps one of the most significant for children is a move. Whether the relocation is across town or to a different state, most children feel as if their lives are being torn apart. According to Kids Health, involving the...
4 tips everyone should know to protect assets during a divorce
Divorce may be brutal, and with the divorce rate hovering between 40-50 percent, it is clearly a problem that is not going away any time soon. While you may have married with the idea that you would raise a family and be together forever, this may not be your reality....
Should you keep a secret divorce fund?
One thing that people often say when they divorce is that they wish they'd stayed on top of their finances. They may feel like they have little control as the process plays out. To combat this, some spouses set up a secret fund -- perhaps a bank account in their own...
How can I maintain a business relationship with my ex?
If you and your spouse are joint business owners heading toward divorce in Florida, you may be wondering if your professional relationship will last after your personal separation. Despite the obvious hurdles, some divorcing couples have managed to remain civll and...
Appeals ruling categorizes civil settlement as joint property
Could money from a civil suit be considered joint marital property during divorce? That is what one appeals court is currently considering after an inmate received a massive settlement for wrongful incarceration. The man, who had been imprisoned for 20 years on a rape...
Advice for relocating with kids following a divorce
After ending your marriage, your life will change in multiple ways. You may even decide to relocate. The decision to relocate, however, becomes complicated when children are involved. Is your spouse okay with your decision to relocate? Can a custodial obtain...
Do stay-at-home moms get alimony?
If you are a stay-at-home mom facing divorce in Florida, you may not be able to rely upon alimony to support you and your children. Legal reforms across the country seem to be decreasing the instances of alimony payments, and many women are being to feel the effects....
