If you're thinking about getting married in Florida, you may want to sign a prenup first. If you don't, most of your assets will be up for grabs if you get divorced. This includes your 401(k), even if it only has your name on it, and you've been saving up for decades....
Year: 2020
The benefits of kinship adoption
Removing a child from their home in Florida is never easy, but it might be the only option for their health and safety. Once the child has been taken from their parents, the court has to figure out where they will stay. Sometimes, the child ends up in the foster care...
The importance of a forensic psychologist with child custody
Child custody battles can become long and ugly, so Florida judges may decide to call in a forensic psychologist. These professionals are often beneficial to a child custody case as they help in the development of settlements and arrangements. What does the...
Paying for a child’s education after a divorce
A divorce may allow you to end a relationship with your spouse. However, it doesn't absolve you from paying for a portion of your child's educational expenses. For instance, you may be required to cover the cost of private high school tuition or the cost of attending...
How can business owners protect their company during a divorce?
Filing for divorce in Florida can be a scary undertaking for business owners. They may face the possibility of their spouses taking over their companies or seizing their share of the assets. Here's how individuals who own businesses can protect themselves if their...
How can women financially prepare for divorce?
Filing for divorce in Florida can cause financial stress as well as emotional drain. An individual suddenly finds themselves living on their own, paying their own bills and trying to figure out how to buy health insurance and save for retirement. This is especially...
Understand the role of a certified divorce financial analyst
Divorces can get complicated because it's often hard to divide assets and negotiate issues like child custody. When one spouse has more money and power than the other, a certain amount of bullying can happen, too. Married people in Florida should know that there are...
Avoiding costly divorce mistakes
Going through a divorce is an extremely emotional time for most spouses. It can be difficult to maintain your equilibrium and keep a level head during a time when it feels like your life is coming apart at the seams. However, Florida residents should be careful not to...
Divorce myths busted
Society has been overrun with a barrage of statistics about divorce, but many of those statistics are outdated or simply inaccurate. While divorce is certainly a very real and prevalent problem for people in Florida and the rest of the country, there are myths that...
How to resolve conflicts with your child’s other parent
If you have children with your former spouse, you will need to work with that person to raise them. However, there is a chance that your child's other parent will take actions that seek to rattle you or openly defy the child custody or visitation order handed down by...