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On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Jul 30, 2024 | divorce
If you’re among the increasing number of people divorcing in the years before retirement, you’ll likely have different financial priorities than those divorcing as young adults. For example, you’ll want to consider how much you’ll receive when you qualify for Social...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Jul 23, 2024 | divorce
If you’re like most people, you likely perceive marriage as a lifelong commitment. So, while you might have encountered some bumps in the road, you might be willing to rebuild trust, rekindle love and re-establish the mutual respect you once shared with your spouse....
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Jul 16, 2024 | child custody
When you and your spouse were married, perhaps you had some disagreements about the type of school that your child would attend. Maybe you wanted to send your child to public school, but your spouse wanted to send them to private school. Maybe you were in favor of a...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Jun 27, 2024 | divorce
If divorce rates follow their typical trend, they will increase at the end of this summer. August almost always has a higher divorce rate than June or July. It remains high for a short time and then begins declining into the fall months. What is it about the end of...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Jun 16, 2024 | divorce
Starting a family is a key ambition for many couples. Having a child is an exciting moment, but it is also very challenging. Parents have to try and get on the same page in terms of parenting, as consistency is very important for children. However, some couples do...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | May 29, 2024 | divorce
There are those who make it a goal to keep their family home after a divorce. This may be due to having children. They want to keep the house so that the kids can keep living in it and stay in the same school system, or something of this nature. There are plenty of...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | May 23, 2024 | family law
If your spouse has a kid(s) from another relationship, adopting them can considerably benefit the family. Firstly, it can give your stepchild a sense of stability in the family. Further, you can include them in your estate plan, protecting their future. Besides, being...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | May 22, 2024 | divorce
Property division matters are often one of the most difficult elements of divorce, in part because people often engage in misconduct out of spite. Someone who resents the idea of sharing their income and resources with a spouse in a divorce may intentionally hide...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | May 7, 2024 | child support
In the past, Florida did not use end dates for child support payments. When a couple got divorced, the court would draft an order instructing one person to pay support. But if the parents wanted to end those payments, they had to return to court and get another order....
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Apr 22, 2024 | divorce
Your spouse surprises you by filing for a divorce. You knew that the marriage wasn’t doing well, but you thought that the two of you would be able to make it work. You feel blindsided by the entire process. To make matters worse, your spouse tells you that they want...
