Some divorces involve alimony, or spousal support, but this isn't the case for all divorces. In Florida, alimony is handled on a case-by-case, so don't think that just because someone you know was able to receive alimony that you will also be able to. There are...
Your child custody and support orders are serious documents that you must be sure to understand. We recently discussed the importance of this. When there is something that you don't fully understand, you must get clarification of it right away so that you can be sure...
Child custody orders are meant to be followed. They aren't merely suggestions that the court makes. Instead, each parent is expected to uphold their end of the agreement so that the child has some stability. There are some cases when a parent decides that the child...
We previously discussed how drug abuse can impact child custody cases. If you recall, this point can have a huge impact on what happens with every aspect of the divorce settlement. Child custody and property division are two areas in which drug abuse might have the...
Drug abuse in a marriage is a horrible thing to have to deal with. When that marriage is ending and drug abuse is an issue, that drug abuse can have an impact on the terms of the divorce. Whether you are the person who has a drug problem or if you are the other...
Taking a trip over the summer months is one way that you can enjoy the warmer weather and explore somewhere different. If you head up north, you might even find a break from the Florida heat and humidity. If you have children and aren't in a relationship with your...
Child custody matters are often difficult for parents to work through. If one parent isn't interested in seeing the child or if there are other circumstances that mean one parent can't have an active part in the child's life, the other parent will likely be granted...
Once you have been married for decades, you might think that you are immune to the possibility of divorce. This isn't the case because divorces later in life are becoming more common. Even if you have been married a long time, you should still plan properly if you...
Going through a divorce doesn't exactly bring out the best in most people. If your ex is trying to play hardball and keep everything that you accumulated during your marriage, you may want to just let him or her have it so you can be done with having to deal with him...
No matter how old you are, a divorce is a huge upheaval in your life. In our previous blog post, we discussed how divorces later in life have special considerations. These divorces often come with more assets than divorces that occur earlier; however, even young...