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...
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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...
The benefits of being the first to file for divorce
If you and your spouse have discussed the possibility of divorce, you might wonder if filing first affords you any benefits in the process. There are some benefits for the petitioner in a divorce. Understand the advantages of filing for divorce first so you know if it...
How does marriage length impact alimony decisions in Florida?
When your marriage ends in Florida, you may wonder if you are going to have to pay your former spouse one of several types of alimony the state currently recognizes. Many different factors help determine whether you have to pay your ex alimony, and often, the length...
How and when you may modify a Florida child support order
When you pay or receive child support in Florida, situations may arise that warrant the state taking another look at your existing child support order. If you have a valid reason to request a review of your child support order after it has taken effect, you must...
3 reasons to have a financial advisor on your divorce team
A Florida divorce is undoubtedly going to have an impact on your financial future. However, you have at least some degree of control over how much it does so. By carefully considering retirement and other aspects of your financial future while your divorce is ongoing,...