While it may seem counter-intuitive — and even a little bit disconcerting to think about — it's important to discuss how you plan to divide your assets with your future spouse should the marriage end. Luckily, prenuptial agreements have made their way into...
Month: February 2016
Don’t make these mistakes regarding prenups
Experts say there are a few classic mistakes that many couples make regarding prenuptial agreements. If you're getting married in Florida, keep the following things in mind while considering the legal steps needed to draft your own prenup.1. People often don't talk...
The rising link between Facebook and divorce
When a divorce is spurred by social media discoveries, it's often unofficially called a "Facebook divorce," even if the information came from Twitter, MySpace or any other social media site. This may be more common than you'd assume, Facebook divorces have come about...
Senate bill could bring changes to custody in Florida
Senate Bill 250 has made it through one Senate committee, but it is getting mixed reviews from parents who have been through custody issues. The bill would create a default shared custody arrangement in the state of Florida, meaning that 50-50 custody agreements would...
Post-divorce modifications to custody agreements
When parents divorce, it's the court's job to ensure that the child custody and visitation agreement is set up in the best interests of the children. However, children's needs changes as they get older, and the parameters of the child custody agreement can become...
How experts often ask questions about domestic violence
Domestic violence can often be a sensitive subject, as even those who are being abused may not want to speak up, or they may feel uncomfortable talking about it. As such, experts in Florida and across the United States have different tactics for asking questions about...
Retaliatory behavior can make things worse
When conflicts start to arise after a divorce in Florida, there is sometimes an inclination to retaliate to try to make things "even." However, some experts warn that this can actually make things much worse, and it could even be illegal.For example, a father who does...
How can I receive divorced spousal benefits?
While it is something that many people give very little thought, the timing of a divorce is extremely important. Depending on your circumstances, when you divorce can affect everything from property division to your ability to receive divorced spousal benefits. This...
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