The divorce process in Florida allows equitable division of marital assets and liabilities, including debt. Florida law requires clear identification of what belongs to you, including properties and financial obligations. However, a debt collector might still knock on...
Realistic or not, two people enter into marriage believing it to be a life-long commitment. Unfortunately, whether they simply grow apart or outside factors tug at their matrimonial threads, it is not uncommon for a marriage to end early. When infidelity is the cause,...
The court uses alimony to help former couples transition into their independent lives without worrying about suddenly losing the financial support they had when they were still married. However, setting out to live separate lives can bring significant changes that...
Michael Bolton once sang, “when a man loves a woman, he’d trade the world for the good thing he’s found.” We all feel that way in the beginning of a relationship. There is nothing too hard or too much in the name of love. It is common for another spouse to give...
Going through a divorce can drown you in many worries, including how you will be able to maintain your standard of living and support yourself after the spousal relationship ends. Fortunately, states extend support to spouses through support awards in divorce...
Divorce is a roller coaster ride and one of the loops former spouses will eventually encounter is handling the financial impact of the union’s termination. Halving two sources of income to one is a drastic change in one’s lifestyle and might pose a challenge after the...
Divorce can be among the most challenging events in a person’s life. In addition to emotional upheaval, those going through divorce often worry about their financial future. For some, child support and alimony provide a critical financial lifeline. But what happens...
Raising a child is a rewarding experience, and many Florida parents want to create special memories with their child. Going on vacation together is a great way to do this. However, taking your child on vacation can become complicated if you are sharing custody with a...
Many Florida workers can expect a wage increase this year. The state’s minimum wage will increase to $12 this September. Under a constitutional amendment passed in 2020, the state’s minimum wage will rise a dollar a year for the next few years. It will reach $15 an...
For optimists, statistics provide data from which to analyze and draw conclusions. The data itself reveals significant information. For example, the number of marriages and divorces nationwide and in Florida, especially the reduction in those numbers, affect other...