Make The Divorce Process Simpler
When couples marry, they rarely anticipate that they will one day be divorcing. However, as most Florida residents know, divorce can strike anyone. Florida is an equitable distribution state in which courts are guided by the principle of equity during property...
During a child custody dispute, each parent usually has a representative supporting his or her side of the argument, but who will support the children's needs? There should be no dispute that children are in desperate need of support at such a difficult time. In the...
You and your spouse will divide marital assets during divorce proceedings. Whether you are the higher earning spouse or not, this can be a difficult time. We recommend the following financial tips to prepare for divorce.Get your paperwork organizedDuring a divorce,...
Whether you are suddenly blindsided by the prospect of divorce or it has been a long time coming, leaving yourself vulnerable during the process is unwise. Preparation of both a personal and legal nature is essential to emerge from the divorce as whole a person as...
Believe it or not, prenuptial agreements can often prevent future conflict between married couples if drafted carefully. This is probably one of the top benefits of putting these documents into place. When approached with thoughtfulness on the part of each spouse,...
Domestic violence can take many forms, each of them causing life-changing damage to the victim. Some abusive behaviors result in physical damage, which is bad enough on its own. However, other forms of abuse cause even more insidious damage to victims by altering how...
When you go into a child custody battle, you may think that it's you against your spouse; you want the child to live with you, while your spouse wants the child to live with him or her. You are prepared to fight for your rights as a parent, and you're probably...
Many people may think that a severe physical assault has to occur for an incident to be considered domestic violence. While it is true that these types of situations occur, there are other behaviors and actions that can also fall under Florida's domestic violence...
If you and your spouse live in an apartment in Florida, who gets to keep the apartment becomes a crucial point in the divorce process. This is especially true in areas where it's hard to find new apartments and where the property values have been constantly going up....
While it can often seem like there are many more agencies and organizations set up to help parents collect child support, there are also several resources that can help those paying. The Florida Department of Revenue is responsible for child support within the state....