Decades ago, most young people who got married who were not independently wealthy from family assets and resources eschewed the idea of signing prenuptial agreements before their weddings. But in recent years, millennials have made an about-face and are signing...
A business owner in Florida who goes through a divorce might have to give an ex-spouse partial control of the enterprise. A divorce could even lead to the loss of the company. However, there are steps a person can take to reduce the likelihood that his or her business...
Florida's mild winters have long lured people from less temperate climates down to enjoy sunny days in the beachside communities up and down both of Florida's beautiful coastlines. Our guests are welcome and a great boon to the thriving tourism industry, so we want to...
When parents in Florida face a financial crisis or problems with their former partner, they may wonder if they can terminate their child support obligations. In some cases, people may want to take action when an ex-spouse prevents visitation or interferes with the...
When a Florida parent experiences a disability, it can have a serious effect on their family, including a financial impact on child support payments. Support payments are generally calculated on the basis of a statewide formula that is based on a parent's income....
One of the mistakes divorcing couples in Florida should avoid is ignoring the tax implications of the decisions they make during the settlement process. Certain assets may have a current value, but that value can change when those assets undergo tax treatment in the...
When the courts finalize your divorce, that means they set the official terms. However, there are many circumstances in which the courts will allow you to change the terms of your divorce. Generally speaking, asset division modifications are rare. You will typically...
When a child's parents have divorced, the noncustodial parent will typically make support payments to the custodial parent. The goal is to ensure that the needs of Florida children are taken care of. Generally speaking, the amount of a child support payment is based...
No two divorces are exactly alike, and each spouse faces unique challenges in order to reach a fair divorce settlement. For some couples with complex assets, divorce may affect many more people than themselves or their children, especially if one spouse is a business...
When Florida couples get married, they often vow to remain married through sickness and in health. However, studies have found that serious illness can increase the risk for divorce. Furthermore, studies have shown that women have an increased chance of divorce if...
