Negative animosity toward your child’s other parent can make it difficult to navigate a child custody dispute. But you have to remember that your arguments should be targeted at how your position best protects your child’s best interests. That sounds simple enough,...
Going through a divorce is tough, especially when there are children involved. In recent years, many couples have made the decision to co-parent their kids, essentially raising them together even though they are divorced and no longer live together. Research shows...
Maybe it’s the holidays or the change in needs and wants of your child as they age, but raising a child can easily take a good chunk out of your paycheck. For divorcing parents, the idea of managing these costs can feel emotionally and financially draining. As such,...
Child support can lead to disagreement between the parents in a Florida divorce. While there are guidelines in place to determine how much will be paid, it is not set in stone. Various factors can alter the amount. For people who are lucky enough to have a substantial...
Alimony is a hotly debated topic in many Florida divorces and it has been a highly controversial subject for many years in state government. Several times in recent years, Florida lawmakers have attempted to overhaul the alimony laws. Just last year, the legislature...
Anyone in Florida who has been involved in a divorce case knows that, for most people, there are four main areas that need to be addressed: property and debt division; alimony; child custody; and child support. Of course, for divorcing couples who do not have...
Addictions can destabilize and end a marriage. Gambling is an often-overlooked addiction that can devastate a marriage, run through a family’s finances, and complicate property division, especially in a high net worth divorce. There are several financial precautions...
We all know about the cost of divorce, but often overlook divorce's financial benefits. A recent national article outlines some of these key advantages, which include: Access to retirement savings: While normally we have to wait until we are retirement age to withdraw...
Social media has impacted nearly every aspect of our lives and divorce is no different. In today's interconnected world, a single post on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or other social media platform can have a significant impact on your legal standing in a divorce. If...
Valuing a closely held business for property division purposes can be a challenging part of a divorce proceeding. You may want to bring in financial experts and accountants to help you get a more accurate idea of a business’s worth. There is no single approach or...
