Category Archives: Divorce
How is alimony determined in Florida?
When a couple first gets married, they often must learn how to join their lives together. This can mean combining finances, sharing household responsibilities, and raising children together. If the couple ever decides to get divorced, it can be difficult to learn to live independently once again. This can be especially difficult for a… Read More »
Should divorcing spouses take out credit cards?
Money is always a heated topic in divorce. And, sometimes, if a marriage has a spouse that controls most, if not all, of the family’s wealth, they may attempt to block the other spouse from accessing all marriage funds and lines of credit (i.e., removing them from bank accounts, removing them as authorized users,… Read More »
Is it possible to shield children from the effects of divorce?
We tend to think of children as being more resilient than adults, but when it comes to divorce, the age of the child when the split happens will create differing levels of stress and trauma. Divorce affects more than one million children in the United States each year. It is useful to have tips… Read More »
What options for divorce do I have in Florida?
When a married couple from the Sunshine State decides they cannot stay together, the path they are taking will influence the rest of their lives and, if they have a family, their children’s lives too. For residents of Lakeland and surrounding areas, understanding the process of separation and divorce does not make it feel… Read More »
Five important facts about getting divorced in Florida
Divorce is a simple term that encompasses a multitude of different legal processes. While a divorce technically ends a marriage, it can also involve complicated negotiations surrounding child support, custody, alimony, and property division. When considering divorce proceedings, a Florida resident should be fully aware of the many important decisions and negotiations they will… Read More »
Here’s how to develop a divorce negotiation strategy
Although most divorces seem highly contentious, the fact of the matter is that the vast majority of them settle before going to trial. That means the parties somehow find a way to work together to hash out a resolution that works for both of them. One reason this approach is appealing is that it… Read More »