It is very common to have a joint custody situation after divorce. This means that even once you divorce your ex-spouse, you will still need to have a working relationship of some sort with this person to raise your children. Depending on the specifics of your...
What does Florida consider when awarding alimony?
During your marriage, you may have relied on your spouse to help support you, having your husband or wife help finance your lifestyle while you handled other family affairs. When your Florida marriage ends, though, you may have valid concerns about being able to...
When life changes, your custody order should change, too
The custody order or parenting plan from your divorce likely plays a major role in the structure of your daily routine. When you have responsibility for your children, it will impact everything else in your life. The Florida family courts usually do their best to...
Unpaid child support and tax refund interception
If you have fallen behind on your child support payments or your former partner is refusing to pay what they owe, there are multiple factors you need to examine. For example, it is very important to understand the potential consequences of unpaid child support as well...
Proving you’re not in a ‘green card marriage’
A so-called “green card marriage” is a marriage that was merely set up so that one person could get a green card and live in the United States. It often refers to a situation in which two friends will agree to a pretend marriage. One is already a citizen. Getting...
How will divorce affect your relationship with your children?
You’re not the only one who will feel the impact of a divorce. If you have children with your soon-to-be ex-spouse, they’re also in the line of fire. And for that reason, it’s critical that you do your part in helping them navigate this challenging time. It’s natural...
What could go wrong when asking your spouse for a divorce?
You don’t have to formally ask your spouse for a divorce, but there’s a good chance this is the approach you’ll take. If you’re preparing for this difficult conversation, it’s critical to have a clear idea of the approach you want to take. Here are some things that...
How to protect your assets in divorce
It’s common to have serious concerns about property division as it pertains to the divorce process. If you don’t take the proper steps before and during your divorce, you could end up facing unnecessary financial challenges at some point in the future. There are many...
Second marriages end more often
Some people have the idea that a first marriage was a mistake, but they learned from it. When they get married again, they assume that this second marriage is bound to last. They’re older and wiser now. They can avoid the errors of the first marriage. Maybe they just...
Thinking about divorce? Here’s the ‘self-talk’ you need to have first
Self-talk, those private conversations you have in your head (or with a therapist, if talking just to yourself doesn’t work) is one of the best methods you can use to clarify your feelings and gain some direction when you’re not sure what to do. It’s particularly...
