Marriage is generally built on trust. Unfortunately, sometimes that trust can be betrayed. Commonly, this kind of betrayal unfolds with regard to financial matters. When suspicions arise regarding hidden assets, it can signal deeper issues within a relationship. The...
If you and your soon-to-be-ex are among those people who use your credit card membership rewards the minute you have enough saved up for a small kitchen appliance or a new robe, you’re probably not worried about dividing them in the divorce. However, if you’ve been...
If you and your spouse are in a position to resolve the legal side of your divorce amicably, there are a few things you should know about the asset division process. In a contentious divorce, a judge is called upon to resolve the differences between the two parties....
You may have heard that the divorce rate is falling in the United States, and that’s true. In the 1960s and 70s, there was a massive increase in divorce cases -- due largely to the divorce process becoming easier However, the rate is slowing dropping. The divorce laws...
You are getting a divorce, and you know well that it’s because you started an extramarital affair. It was your choice, you made it, and it’s the reason you and your spouse decided to split up. What you’re concerned about is still being able to see your children....
Parental responsibility and the parenting plan you develop will become a major focus in your divorce. The best interests of the child will always be top of mind for the court, so your parenting plan must include all the information the court requires. Rights and...
When a marriage ends, there are various challenges to address, but if you are unable to keep in touch with your kids this is an especially upsetting issue. Fortunately, many parents are able to restore contact with their children by taking a careful approach to their...
Getting a divorce and getting married are two life events that bring monumental shifts to your life. While you may have discussed a prenuptial agreement with your marriage, perhaps you must now bring up the subject of alimony with your soon-to-be-ex-spouse. ...
You and your former spouse recently separated, but you want to work together to raise your shared children in Florida. Creating a parenting plan helps, but that plan works most favorably for everyone when created with the right insights. Get useful tips for drafting...
Many spouses receive a periodic support payment from a former spouse after a divorce. However, this is not always the case. Sometimes a spouse chooses to receive an alimony payment in a single lump sum. This may not be helpful for all spouses, but for people in...
