Following your divorce, you and your ex may pursue birdnesting for your children. This allows them to continue living in your marital home until they graduate high school and move out. However, you should be sure that you do not accidentally derail this arrangement....
Family Law
How can a prenup protect inheritance rights for children?
Bringing up the topic of a prenuptial agreement with your spouse-to-be might feel difficult. However, signing a prenup can be worth it, especially if you want your children to inherit from you. Wills and trusts are important estate documents that help you realize your...
How to navigate work stress during a divorce
To say divorce is stressful is an understatement. It may feel like you barely have the time or energy to focus on the divorce, much less your professional life. In a divorce study, about 44% of people claimed that divorce negatively impacted their careers. While your...
How should you approach the topic of divorce with your children?
When you and your partner choose to divorce, your kids quickly become the number one priority to tell. However, despite the importance of the discussion, it can be difficult to know how to start the conversation. Divorce is difficult and often traumatic for all...
How can you protect your credit prior to a divorce?
Your finances play a significant role in your divorce. After all, your income and assets can change significantly following the breakup. You may not know that your credit score can also take a hit during divorce proceedings. Following a divorce, your credit score is...
Helping your kids adjust to life changes after a divorce
Divorce can ultimately lead to a healthier situation for some families. However, a divorce also comes along with many changes to schedules, living situations and family dynamics which your children may find overwhelming. Finding a new normal for your family means...
Different financial professionals who may help amid divorce
When your Florida marriage reaches its end, you may wonder what your financial future might look like without your spouse. Many financial aspects of your life change following a divorce, and your bank accounts, retirement accounts and tax filings may look quite a bit...
What are ways to minimize your alimony?
If you will end up paying support to your ex following your divorce, it is understandable to worry about your financial future. Paying a lot in alimony could derail your retirement plans. This is why you should be aware of any available options that could limit your...
How can I set up my post-divorce finances?
The task of separating your finances from your spouse in your divorce may seem daunting to you. While your divorce might not be putting you in a good place emotionally, it is important to think clearly and take the right steps to create a strong financial foundation...
Unmarried parents must establish paternity to get child support
Many people in Florida have children with someone outside of marriage. If you list yourself among them and wish to collect child support from the person who fathered your child, you must establish your child’s paternity in order to do so. Per the Florida Department of...