As if going through a divorce was not stressful enough for Sarasota couples, there are also a few issues related to taxes that need to be addressed by them as they start living their separate lives. Dependents, alimony, deductions, credits, and the new filing status...
Month: September 2017
How to handle a toxic divorce
Ideally, a Florida couple whose marriage is coming to an end would be on the same page about ending their relationship. However, it isn't always the case that both parties going through a divorce will do so in a civil manner. If an individual has a high-conflict...
Shared parenting beneficial for kids
Even though the benefits of shared parenting arrangements are known, physical custody of the children is still awarded to the mother most of the time in divorce courts in Florida and around the country. While this is often done to give the children stability, studies...
Co-parenting consistency after a divorce
One issue Florida parents must deal with when co-parenting after they have divorced is how to handle different rules for different households. In general, parents should attempt to be consistent with one another. There are several things they can do to try to reach...