Joint custody has enjoyed continued and rising popularity over the years, due in part to numerous studies that show the benefits it has on children of divorce. However, as with any other situation, unique factors in a family can render joint custody an impossible...
When you and your Florida husband or wife decide to part ways, many aspects of your future may look different. Retirement is one such example. Many people navigating divorce do not realize that they may be able to collect Social Security retirement benefits because of...
Asset hiding serves as an ongoing issue among divorcing couples and it has existed as long as asset division itself. What is it, exactly? It is important to understand the purpose behind asset hiding, along with how people attempt to do it. How people hide assets...
There are many different types of separated couples. You might get along great with your ex or you might not be able to stand the sight of them. When you must co-parent with an ex, put the needs of your children first. The goal is to create a stable environment for...
While the possibility of divorce may not go over well before the wedding, having this difficult conversation may benefit your relationship. If you and your future spouse want to protect yourselves, a prenuptial agreement may work. A prenup is a blueprint for handling...
If your marriage seems to have more bad in it than good, you may be ready to call it quits. Still, you have never been one to walk away from a difficult situation. Before serving your spouse with divorce papers, you might want to consider going to couples therapy....
If you have a decent credit score, you probably receive several credit card applications every single week. It is not uncommon for financial institutions to use rewards to attract new customers, of course. These rewards may come in the form of cash bonuses, travel...
One of the most complex aspects of divorce is asset division. As an equal distribution state, Florida courts aim to divide all shared assets equally between the two parties. However, many couples face a more complex process, one that requires a further review of the...
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...
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...
