If you've recently filed for a divorce, you might be interested to know that you're following a documented trend of Americans. Studies have found that more people get divorce in March and August than at any other time. Typically, divorce filings rise following the...
Month: August 2016
Annulments: When they can be used
Marriages don't always last, and some aren't even legal in Florida. For example, you can't marry a first cousin, sister or brother, your mother or your father, just to name a few. In Florida, annulment is a possibility in some cases when you no longer want to stay...
What you need for a parenting plan in Florida
When you're getting a divorce, a parenting plan is necessary whenever a child is involved. It doesn't matter if time-sharing is in dispute or not; this is something the court requires. Both parents must develop and present the plan to the court. The court must then...
What is an open adoption?
Is an open adoption something you've been thinking about? There are pros and cons to that decision. Before you decide on the right path, make sure you understand the legal implications of both. What is an open adoption? With an open adoption, you still know and...
Marital property concerns with mid-life marriages
Many people choose to marry when they are middle aged or older. The people getting married often have assets such as savings, a home or a business. Some may have children from a first marriage. While no one enters a marriage expecting it to end in divorce, there are...
Understanding marital property issues in divorce
Various types of challenges may arise regarding property issues when spouses choose to end their marriages in court. Divorce is seldom easy, and there are certain matters that may need to be clarified in order for all involved to better understand the...
Do these small things after a divorce
There is no denying the fact that a divorce will change your life forever. However, you need to remember this: You can get back on track soon enough by taking all the right steps. Sometimes, it's the small things that have the most positive impact on your life. Here...