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Help your children address strong emotions caused by divorce

On behalf of Mark Abzug of Law Offices of Mark Abzug, P.A. posted in Child Custody on Friday, August 16, 2019.

Divorce is a rough time for children, but this doesn't mean that it is time to coddle them and let them get away with anything. You can use your divorce as a chance for self-improvement if you are willing to put forth some effort. One of the primary things that you need to do is model good behavior for them so that they can see the appropriate ways to handle situations, so try to keep your own anger and emotions under control.

Sometimes, children have a difficult time expressing their feelings. When this happens, they might lash out. This can include verbal outbursts. You might become infuriated if this happens. Try not to overact. Instead, realize that this is a chance for you to help your children. You can teach them how to express hard feelings and remind them that inappropriate expressions aren't allowed.

Valuation in divorce can become a complex undertaking

On behalf of Mark Abzug of Law Offices of Mark Abzug, P.A. posted in High Asset Divorce on Friday, August 9, 2019.

Asset valuation is one of the biggest things to consider when you are negotiating the property division during a divorce. It is imperative that you understand some basic information about what happens during the process so that you can make decisions that are in your best interests.

The purpose of the valuation process is to place a dollar value on each asset. This is helpful in the property division process because it can make the division of assets as equitable as possible. Interestingly, different assets might have different valuation processes than others, so it can be a rather complex undertaking.

Teach your kids how to prioritize self-care

On behalf of Mark Abzug of Law Offices of Mark Abzug, P.A. posted in Child Custody on Friday, August 2, 2019.

A divorce is hard on you and the children. During the process and in the period immediately after, your kids are going to look to you to see how they should react to this major life change. What you do can have a big impact on how they view the situation. One thing that you can do is to show them that no matter what is going on, self-care is a priority. This is a life skill that can benefit them throughout their life.

Try to make your home a positive place. If you are living in the marital home, this might mean making some changes to it and giving it a deep cleaning. Have your children help you to do this so that they feel like they are part of the process. Knowing that they had input into the environment can help them to adjust better, too.

Know important information about Florida property division

On behalf of Mark Abzug of Law Offices of Mark Abzug, P.A. posted in Property Division on Thursday, July 25, 2019.

The property division process is one that is often complex. The more you have to deal with, the more difficult it might be. It is imperative that you take the time to learn about some of the factors that impact the situation. This can change depending on your circumstances, so you have to find out exactly what options you have.

Florida law sets standards that apply to these cases. One of the most important is that you have to divide the debts and the assets that were amassed during the marriage. While people tend to focus heavily on the assets, the debts can be a considerable factor.

Your children deserve to have one cohesive life

On behalf of Mark Abzug of Law Offices of Mark Abzug, P.A. posted in Child Custody on Friday, July 19, 2019.

The process of divorcing is sometimes messy, but you have to try to minimize this when you have children together. There are a few things that you should know if you are in this position because all of these can all have an impact on the kids. At the top of your priority list right now must be ensuring that the children have what they need to live a life they can enjoy and thrive despite the divorce.

When your children go through this situation, they want to keep as much the same as they can. One thing that they will probably worry about is whether they will be able to continue to have both parents at their important events. This must be worked out with you and your ex so that the children can have those memories. It gives them the stability that can help them to adjust.

Retirement accounts and divorce: Know the options

On behalf of Mark Abzug of Law Offices of Mark Abzug, P.A. posted in High Asset Divorce on Friday, July 12, 2019.

When you are going through a divorce, you might have retirement investments or pension plans that demand attention. Dividing these can be a complex undertaking, so you must ensure that you know exactly what you need to do, so you can receive your portion of these assets.

One of the most important things that you need in these cases is a qualified domestic relations order (QRDO). This is a document that sets the terms of the pension or retirement account division and gives the administrator over the account the instructions and ability to make it happen.

Child support payments provide stability for your child

On behalf of Mark Abzug of Law Offices of Mark Abzug, P.A. posted in Child Support on Friday, July 5, 2019.

Child support is something that isn't avoidable if you divorce while your children are minors. For many parents, the desire to support their children is strong and they don't mind having to chip in financially. What they have a problem with is having to give the money to their ex, but this mode of thinking isn't actually valid. You have to think about your ex as a medium for the payments. You can't give the money directly to a child because they won't know what to do with it, so your ex accepts the money on the child's behalf.

You child support payments are meant to help your children have life's basic necessities. This includes things like shelter, food and utilities. It can also be used to help support the child's extracurricular activities, such as school sports or clubs. Child support may even cover entertainment options for the children.

Take steps to minimize sibling rivalry during a divorce

On behalf of Mark Abzug of Law Offices of Mark Abzug, P.A. posted in Child Custody on Friday, June 28, 2019.

Siblings bicker a lot. As much as it drives parents crazy, it is a part of natural life. This often gets even more intense when they are going through their parent's divorce. At this point, you need to think about ways that you can minimize the effects of the sibling rivalry. Not only can this help to keep the peace, but it can also help your children to learn to thrive in all situations.

One of the primary things that will cause the children to battle each other is attention. They will all want to fight over the attention that their parents give. As a parent, you might want to divide your attention between them evenly. This isn't always the case. Each of them will have different needs during the divorce, so you have to take that into consideration when you are determining how to divide your attention.

Prepare for property division mediation before the first session

On behalf of Mark Abzug of Law Offices of Mark Abzug, P.A. posted in Property Division on Friday, June 21, 2019.

Dividing marital property is a lengthy process that can be very complex, especially when there are considerable assets involved. When you are going into the mediation sessions for these assets, you need to be sure that you are properly prepared. One important rule that you should always remember is that nothing is certain when it comes to property division until the paperwork is completed at the end of the process.

Your mediation process has to start before you head into the first session. You need to have a complete accounting of the assets and debts that you will have to discuss. Review these in the comfort of your own home so that you can think about how you want to handle each one. Ideally, you will narrow down the list of assets you want to fight for to a few so that you can focus on those.

High-asset divorces might take some extra work

On behalf of Mark Abzug of Law Offices of Mark Abzug, P.A. posted in High Asset Divorce on Friday, June 14, 2019.

A high-asset divorce is one that is associated with considerable assets. Dividing these can be complicated, but it has to happen if you are going to have the divorce finalized. There are many things that you need to do to ensure that everything is taken care of.

One of the most important things for you to do is to find all the assets that need to be split. When you are going through this, it is easy to miss things. It might be a good idea to take an inventory of what needs to be divided so that you can make sure that everything is covered.

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