Divorce is a confusing time for children. Their lives are about to change dramatically, and they often do not understand the causes. Parents have the difficult task of helping their children understand why the change is taking place, as well as how their lives will be...
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Attorneys: 30 percent jump in January divorces in Florida
The first month of 2017 has arrived, and couples are increasingly thinking about divorce. With the holidays over, those in unhappy marriages turn from thinking about turkey and pie to thinking about complex asset division. Legal experts say that divorce filings spike...
Divorce and life insurance
Divorce is often an unstable time. During the process, spouses in Florida are figuring out how to continue their lives separately while maintaining the same standard of living and, if children are involved, without disrupting the family structure any more than...
Understanding where you can file for a military divorce
The military lifestyle is one with a lot of movement and relocation. Service members may be transferred between bases, they may be deployed, and they may spend a significant amount of time moving around for training. This can make filing for divorce a bit more...
Biological dad denied all parental rights because mom was married
A Florida father is suffering after the birth of his child because he does not have any parental rights over the child and he's unable to get visitation rights over the child. There is no disputation that the man is the biological father. The problem is that...
Alimony modification
In the state of Florida, alimony may be determined by agreement between the parties or a court order. Both settlements are upheld as legally binding, but either party may request modification of the terms in certain situations. According to Florida statutes, the one...
Tips for entering the workforce after divorce
In many divorces, the woman finds herself in a difficult position because she has spent years at home raising kids and is now forced to enter the workforce to support her family. While the non-custodial spouse may be required to pay child support and alimony for...
Man has to get wife’s permission for gray divorce
It is something that you may not think about as a senior citizen in a divorce, but it's a topic the courts will consider -- your mental competence. When it comes to gray divorce, we often only focus on asset division, tax liability, and even child support. For one...
Factors to consider before relocating
Divorced parents with minor children in the state of Florida should be aware of the state's relocation laws in order to protect their rights. According to The Florida Bar, the state generally looks favorably upon relocation. A custodial parent may relocate with the...
Things to do when divorcing a deployed servicemember
You finally got the call you'd been expecting: The service member you married, who is still deployed, wants to end the marriage. The separation is just too much of a strain on the relationship. He or she wants to end things, telling you to consider the marriage over...
