Divorce and the penalties for missing child support
When you approach the divorce process as a parent, you need to think about various issues involving your children. However, if you expect to owe child support, it is especially important to go over your rights, responsibilities and options. For example, if you fail to pay child support on time, you could face harsh penalties […]
How do you tell your child about the split?
Going through a divorce is not only difficult on you and your spouse. It also affects your kids emotionally, mentally and on many other levels. As a parent, you want to reduce the impact and stress, but how can you? One of the best things you can do is start on a strong foot by […]
What you need to know about filing for divorce
Divorce law in Florida requires one or both spouses to reside in the state for at least six months before filing a “Dissolution of Marriage” petition. In addition, spouses must attest that their marriage is irreparable. Meeting these requirements is a prerequisite to pursuing a simplified or regular marriage dissolution. Simplified dissolution A simplified dissolution […]
How can you make divorce less stressful?
Very few people progress through a divorce without feeling some negative emotions. Even amicable splits involve hurt feelings, anger, and resentment, which makes it more difficult to move forward in a positive way. While you cannot remove all stress and frustration from the process, you can take steps to make the process less complicated. Here are […]
Will parallel parenting work for you?
When you get through your divorce and enter the post-divorce period, it is common and even expected to still have lingering tensions and negative feelings toward your co-parent. Some people can adjust more quickly than others and move on to cooperative co-parenting in no time. Other co-parents need more space. This is where parallel parenting […]
How can you establish financial independence before divorce?
Regardless of your role in your marriage — be it breadwinner, co-contributor or dependent — it is important that you take steps to establish financial independence as soon after you decide to file for divorce as possible. There are several key steps you can take to do this. PolicyGenius details three key steps you need […]
Think twice before recording: Florida’s laws on wiretapping
Thanks to advancements in technology, today’s devices are multi-functional. In addition to being a telephone, camera, planner, translator and radio, many devices also serve as recording devices. As a result, the temptation to record conversations — especially by parties to bitter divorce, child custody and family law cases — is ever present. Though individuals can […]
How to account for all marital property in a divorce
Couples who file for divorce in Florida must negotiate a number of issues when creating a final divorce settlement. Whether you choose to customize the decree through mediation or leave the decision to a judge presiding over the case, you must disclose all marital property in your possession. Determining who is entitled to what in […]
Divorce may end in alimony under varying circumstances
In Florida, a divorce may end with the court offering an alimony award. While Florida is still an equitable distribution state, explains The Florida Bar, there are still instances where alimony or spousal support is available. Alimony is supposed to help one person in the couple survive outside of the marriage. This could be an award on […]
Getting a divorce during a health crisis
When someone is struggling with a debilitating health crisis, they often face many challenges in daily life. Often, even seemingly simple tasks, such as taking care of chores around the house or getting out of bed in the morning become difficult. For those who are involved in the divorce process, this is especially true. Not […]