If you have children with your ex-spouse, you will still need to move forward with him or her in family life after your divorce. Unless there is a history of love abuse or substance addiction in your marital home, it is likely that you will end up with joint custody...
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3 tips for coping emotionally during your divorce
Divorce can spark many changes in your life. These new circumstances can be difficult to cope with on an emotional level, especially since you likely never pictured yourself getting divorced. Even though divorce may not have been part of your plan, it is a common...
Marital vs. separate property: What you should know
When you file for divorce in Florida, there are a host of topics to negotiate before the judge signs the final settlement. One of the most emotional may be that of property division. It is not unusual for you to become attached to certain items you have accumulated...
Powers of attorney and health care advance directives
Estate planning involves much more than beneficiary designation and property distribution, although those are important functions of a will. Powers of attorney and health care advance directives allow people to provide instructions for taking care of things if they...
Making child support payments in Florida
If your marriage is ending and you have financial concerns due to job loss, a lighter workload, health problems or some other hardship, it is especially important to focus on the financial side of getting a divorce. In addition to the division of marital property and...
Types of divorce in Florida
Florida allows divorcing couples to seek either a simplified or regular dissolution of marriage. The best route for you depends on your marital and financial circumstances as well as your preference. Review the types of divorce in Florida if you have separated from...
What is non-invasive paternity testing?
In a situation where you need to determine the father of your baby quickly, you may dread having to wait until you deliver the baby to find out. However, you may have concerns about paternity testing prior to birth due to stories about how it can cause miscarriages or...
How can you keep your divorce amicable?
Amicable divorce may, at times, sound like an oxymoron. If are prepared to divorce your spouse, you need to try to stay on civil terms. When you act civilly, you are more likely to receive the assets that you deserve and you may experience fewer stressors. NBC News...
Are you seeing signs of parental alienation?
Going through a divorce is rough on everyone in the family. Unfortunately, some co-parents take this difficult time as a chance to sow chaos. A co-parent with a bone to pick may decide that now is the best time to destroy your potentially fragile relationship with...
What happens to pets during a divorce?
Florida, like most other states, classifies pets as property. Accordingly, your pets are subject to the same rules as other types of property involved in your divorce. In most cases, you must first establish monetary value, and then the court can decide how to...