It takes patience and a strong willingness to negotiate in order to arrive at a parenting plan that works for both you and your ex-spouse. If one parent decides to move a significant distance away, however, it can be even more difficult to arrange a new parenting time...
Family Law
Can a divorce destroy your credit score?
If you are like many Americans, you keep close tabs on your credit score. After all, your credit score matters when you apply for loans, rent an apartment and even compete for certain jobs. According to Experian, one of the major credit bureaus, a good credit score is...
Do you know what to include in a parenting plan?
Florida courts require you and your spouse to enter into a parenting plan before granting your divorce. The document is the basis for how you want to raise your children in separate households. There are some elements the court requires you to account for in your...
What should you do with your finances after divorce?
Divorce can completely change the dynamic of your financial planning. You will need to readjust your goals and realign your budget to reflect the changes in your personal life. Failing to make immediate changes could have detrimental consequences that put you into a...
What makes a prenuptial agreement invalid
A prenuptial agreement, also known as a premarital agreement in Florida, may not be the most romantic thing, but it is beneficial to have in many situations. It protects a family business, protects individual assets and outlines what would happen in the event of a...
Why Self-Care Is Important During And After Divorce
While a new chapter in life may sound like a godsend, divorce itself can be a very trying time as many Florida residents know. Now, there’s no shortage of perspectives on divorce, whether it be in the media or from word of mouth around town locals, so while divorce is...
Does joint custody serve every family?
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...
Can you get Social Security based on an ex-spouse’s earnings?
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...
How do people try to hide assets?
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...
Tips for successful co-parenting with your ex
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...