A collaborative divorce involves the use of personal representatives to make negotiations about the specifics of divorce itself. It works well for many couples, especially those who want to avoid going to court. But does it work for everyone? You may want to look into...
Family Law
Do not forget these vital points about life insurance and divorce
Divorcing mates may focus so intently on the division of assets that life insurance policies become an afterthought. Death or severe injury of a person who pays alimony could incur serious financial hardship to the former mate and the children. Splitting couples can...
How can you keep assets separate during marriage?
At the height of a relationship, it is often difficult for a couple to consider that someday, things may end up going south. However, remaining pragmatic about the future of a relationship is in everyone's best interests. The more pragmatic individuals are, the more...
Can you handle long distance co-parenting?
When parents decide to co-parent together after a divorce, it is a deliberate decision to keep up some level of contact for the sake of their child. But not every parent will stay near their co-parent and child for the duration of their child's younger years. In those...
Should you worry about your spouse’s digital wallet in divorce?
Going through divorce is difficult for anyone. Some parts of divorce pose a bigger hurdle than others, too. For example, asset division often proves one of the trickiest parts. In particular, you may end up facing unique hurdles in the form of digital assets. But how...
Will nesting work for you?
Going through a divorce is difficult for everyone in a family. This includes the children, who often need external sources of stability and support to make it through alright. Nesting is one potential way to provide some of this stability. But what is it, and how do...
A close look at alimony payments in Florida
While a divorce involves many complicated emotional matters, it also comes down to important financial considerations. As an equitable distribution state, Florida law calls for a fair distribution of assets between former partners. This gives individuals an...
How are assets divided in a contested divorce in Florida?
Divorce often requires making difficult decisions during a time of heightened stress and emotion. One significant undertaking in a divorce is the division of assets. In some cases, this becomes a major source of contention. What is equitable distribution of property?...
How do you tell your child about the split?
As parents going through a divorce, it is easy to feel like you could make the wrong decision at any turn. This can make it hard to make the tough calls, like deciding when and how you want to even inform your child of the encroaching divorce in the first place. But...
Teen behavioral issues after divorce
Coping with a divorce is difficult for everyone in the family, especially teenagers who are vulnerable to mental and emotional turmoil because their brains are not yet fully matured. If your teen is acting out in the aftermath of your split, the conflict between you...