Make The Divorce Process Simpler
When couples divorce in Florida, they must make decisions regarding the distribution of their property. If couples cannot decide about how their marital property should be divided, then the court will have no choice but to step in. Florida courts exercise the concept...
Florida is one of the few states that still allows courts to grant alimony payments for a lifetime -- some say it's a throwback to past family cultures, when women were less likely to work outside the home. Today, many other states have limitations on how alimony can...
When couples decide to end their marriages, there are generally two paths to the finish line. Couples who are able to remain civil with each other may elect to negotiate important decisions regarding their children and the division of property. The second path...
Nothing is easy about choosing to end your marriage. That process of moving forward with your life in a new direction can be even more challenging when children are involved. Divorced couples with children often want the best for their children, yet they often remain...
According to a worker with a domestic violence shelter for women, around one-fourth of all women experience sexual or domestic violence in their lifetime. She said many women in such positions seek assistance at local shelters, often arriving with little more than the...
For many people, the concept of a prenuptial disagreement is one of distrust. However, bringing up a prenup to your future spouse doesn't have to be a sign that you don't trust him or her. Instead, a premarital agreement can be a way to work together to build even...
Divorce doesn't always have to be a war between spouses. Despite the common negative portrayal of hotly contested divorces in movies and television, many couples understand the advantages of amicably ending their marriages.The fact is that if you have children, you...
Florida family courts place a heavy emphasis on having both parents actively involved in the lives of their children. Currently, Florida uses the terms parental responsibility and time-sharing to refer to matters of child custody and visitation rights. Although the...
Custodial parents in the judicial district of the 11th Judicial Circuit Court in Miami can approach the Child Support Enforcement Division for assistance in obtaining child support from a noncustodial parent. In some cases, parents are referred to the division and an...
Being a victim of violence is never pleasant, but it is even worse when the abuser is also your spouse. Many victims of domestic violence often fear retribution for reporting attacks against them or their children. Fortunately, the state of Florida considers domestic...