Sometimes, there are things you may not like that you want to change following a divorce. It's normal to have a few issues you want to address with your ex-spouse, especially if you share a child together or have alimony or support payments. Wondering if or how to get...
Month: July 2018
Dealing with the challenges of co-parenting after divorce
For anyone in Florida ending a marriage that produced children, the process isn't over once a divorce becomes final. Co-parenting arrangements will need to be made between the parties who play a role in raising a child. Legally, co-parents can be parents or legal...
How to prepare for alimony negotiations
Soon-to-be exes in Florida may bristle at the thought of giving a former spouse money. However, this will need to be talked about at some point, and there are many tips as to how to negotiate alimony payments. First, an individual should have a strong grasp on his or...
Tips for winning your custody battle
Contested custody battles are brutal for all concerned — not the least of which is the children involved. Parents, too, find these types of legal tugs-of-war to be jarring and very stressful. Still, when both parents have tried — and failed — to reach accord on a...
Surprising financial changes that come with divorce
When people in Florida decide to divorce, the end of a marriage can often be accompanied by a number of financial changes and surprises. Because of the extreme financial changes during this period, many divorcing spouses gain a far deeper understanding of financial...
Yes, popping a wheelie on your motorcycle is illegal in Florida
Motorcycles are a popular mode of transportation for thrill seekers across the State of Florida and the United States. After all, these small, fast vehicles can allow for outrageous speed and impressive tricks. Many motorcycle enthusiasts enjoy seeing how much they...
How parents can handle money issues in divorce
After a divorce in Florida or any other state, it is important that parents focus on their children as opposed to the behavior of their former spouses. As a general rule, it is never a good idea to threaten the child's other parent because it can make it difficult to...
Parenting schedules add stability to children’s lives
When parents in Florida decide to divorce or end their romantic relationship, both may be committed to ensuring that it does not also mean the end of their relationship with the children. Coming up with a custody agreement can be challenging but also important for...
How your brain tricks you into texting and driving
If someone asked you if you should text and drive, when you were not in a car, you would probably tell him or her that it is risky. Maybe you have heard of texting drivers getting in accidents or perhaps you know that Florida has a texting and driving ban. Either way,...