When you and your child’s other parent open a Florida time-sharing (custody) case, you are going to have to come up with something called a parenting plan. A parenting plan is a legal document that outlines what you and your child’s mother or father agree to when it...
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How can a prenuptial agreement impact a high asset divorce?
While a prenuptial agreement has historically endured a largely negative reputation, couples in recent decades have increasingly seen the value of the document. This type of marital contract allows both individuals to clearly state which assets or debts they bring...
Looking at the prevalence of divorce
If you have uncertainty about ending your marriage because you worry about how people will react to the news, you should review the prevalence of divorce. A lot of couples decide to move on from their marriage, and you should not feel guilty if you want to leave a...
Who is responsible for slip and fall accidents?
Too often, people simply limp away from a slip-and-fall accident too ashamed of their own perceived clumsiness to consider who was actually at fault for the injury. While victims often blame themselves for not overcoming environmental hazards, the danger should not...
How custody affects who makes child-related decisions
Within child custody plans in Florida, the guidelines for parental decision-making are set in place. Not only does the parenting plan address each parent’s daily responsibilities and the time-sharing agreement, but also their decision-making responsibilities. If...
How does alimony work in Florida?
Adjusting to life after divorce does not happen overnight, especially if you depend financially on your ex. When a stay-at-home parent decides to divorce, their main worry is that they won’t make ends meet as an independent adult. However, the state of Florida...
What makes a Florida divorce unique?
Preparing for divorce is not an easy thing to do. In addition to gathering important documents, developing an asset separation strategy, negotiating for custody arraignments, and determining child support and alimony, you should also make sure you are familiar with...
Looking for a safe vehicle for your teen driver? Look here.
It is already that time of the year: Miami-Dade County high schools and Miami University are just days away from beginning their fall semesters. That means it’s also time for parents who will be buying a new or used vehicle for their teen driver to make that important...
What do judges look for when approving child custody agreements?
Sometimes divorcing parents have to resolve child custody matters through litigation in a divorce court, where the judge makes the final custody determination. If you are fortunate enough to have a somewhat cooperative relationship with your spouse, you might be able...
Getting a gray divorce? Protect your retirement accounts!
If you and your spouse have decided to divorce later in life, you likely have different problems than a younger couple would. For example, there likely won’t be any child custody issues for you to worry about. On the other hand, you will have to decide what to do with...