Many people are reluctant to officially end their marriage even if the relationship seems hopelessly broken. They want to be sure that they tried everything possible to salvage it before heading to a divorce lawyer. If there are children involved, that can also be a...
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Why it’s important not to immediately move out during a divorce
When most individuals in Florida get divorced, their first instinct might be to move out of their house as quickly as possible. However, moving out before the divorce is finalized can produce its own set of problems. If possible, both parties should try to live in the...
What matters can you address in a parenting plan?
While sharing custody of your son or daughter with your former spouse may lead to significant benefits for your child, it may not have been your first preference. Even if you were in favor of having your child split time between your own home and that of your ex, you...
3 ways an accountant may improve your divorce
If you are heading for a divorce, you probably have a great deal on your mind. For example, you may have worries about where you will live, how you will support yourself or when the matter will end. Access to the right information, though, may help put your mind at...
3 signs of possible parental alienation
Every parent realizes that kids often go through phases. While it can be difficult to identify the cause of a child’s disrespectful or hurtful behavior, a co-parent should not be the source. Sometimes, though, divorced parents intentionally or inadvertently engage in...
What happens to the vacation home after a divorce?
After holiday festivities conclude, divorce filings tend to spike. If you have been putting off ending your marriage, you may use the first part of 2020 to begin a new life. Fortunately, you likely do not have to start from scratch. That is, Florida law allows you to...
Requesting a child support modification in Florida
When the state of Florida calculates how much you need to pay, or conversely, how much you should receive, in child support, it does so after assessing several factors. Generally, the court system will consider how much money you and your child’s other parent make....
3 tips for divorcing during the holidays
As the year comes to a close, so may your marriage. Many people choose to divorce after the holiday months to avoid sullying holiday cheer or in the hopes that things will work out. You may not be able to wait until then for whatever reason, but you may also worry...
What happens to home equity when you divorce?
When you and your spouse make the difficult decision to divorce, you will undoubtedly need to figure out how to divide up your shared assets. Often, the most valuable asset a married couple shares is a home. Thus, figuring out what you and your ex are going to do with...
Inventory your assets prior to divorce—is everything there?
If divorce is imminent, it is not unusual for either spouse to hide certain assets. Perhaps your wife or husband has been largely responsible for the financial side of your marriage. If, in terms of marital assets, you sense he or she is not putting everything out on...