You may already have a very good idea about what you want to put in your prenup, and most of it is probably assets. You're just trying to protect yourself in case of a divorce so that you don't lose a serious amount of wealth. While that's fine, it's also wise to take...
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What NOT to do on social media while getting divorced
You know that person: the person who takes a picture of every plated dish or cup of coffee before consuming it, who snaps selfies at every possible opportunity, and who seemingly feels hashtags are more appropriate for conveying their thoughts than actual words....
What should you do to keep your child in the country?
If you're getting divorced from someone from another country, and the two of you are fighting over custody, you may be concerned that your spouse is just going to pack up and leave before the divorce proceedings are finished, taking the child along. This can make it...
Actress seeks $37,000 per month in support for pets
When high-profile or very wealthy couples divorce, there can be a lot of money at stake. For many people, this makes just about every aspect of the divorce more complicated, from dividing up property to establishing child support. Because of this, many decisions about...
I have a prenup: Will it be enforced?
Prenuptial agreements can be a critical tool in just about any marriage. They can set rules and sort out complex financial issues when two people are planning for a future together. However, issues can and do arise when it comes time to enforce a prenuptial...
What does ‘board certified in marital and family law’ mean?
When you are looking for an experienced attorney to handle your divorce, to help with a child support or custody issue or to review a prenuptial agreement before you sign, you naturally want the most experienced and most highly skilled lawyer around. A quick search of...
Not ready to file for divorce? You can still prepare
In a recent post, we discussed some reasons why many people put off filing for divorce until after the holidays. Everything from overwhelming stress to financial obstacles can certainly make it a little easier to decide to wait until next month to focus on the...
You may want to put off divorce until after Christmas
If you're thinking about getting divorced in Florida, you may want to hold off until the holiday season ends. Of course, you should never wait if your safety is jeopardized in any way, but, if you can pick and choose when to split up, there are some good reasons to...
Getting health insurance if you’re going through divorce
The end of the year often brings fun things like holiday parties, vacations and eggnog. The not-so-fun chore most of us would rather put off is deciding on our health care insurance for the next year. Making decisions about your health coverage is hard enough, but...
Why it can be crucial to establish paternity
Families are more diverse than ever, due in large part to recent changes in federal law and considerable shifts in beliefs regarding "traditional" families. People are getting married later or not at all and divorce continues to be a reality for a considerable part of...

