Make The Divorce Process Simpler
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
When you and your spouse split up what you own, you don't have to pay taxes on it. It's been this way since 1984, when the laws that said divided property could be taxed were overruled by the Supreme Court.However, that doesn't mean that you shouldn't think about...
Shortly after meeting each other at a friend's house, a man and woman were married in New York in 1994. Last November, the woman was concerned because her name wasn't on a tax bill for a one-bedroom Manhattan condo she thought the couple owned. A lawyer was hired to...
When people complain to you about divorce, what are some of the things that they talk about the most? Are they unhappy with how complex the divorce is and how long it can take? Are they mad about things that they did not anticipate and have little control over?Odds...
Domestic violence is a scary yet all too common situation, and it can be difficult to understand how to begin to find a way out when you are in the midst of an abusive or violent relationship. One of the primary methods of protection victims have is the restraining...
You may not have cold feet the day before you get married, but you may start considering all of the ramifications of the marriage and wondering what you can do to protect yourself. That could quickly lead you to the idea of a prenuptial agreement, which is a legal...