Many women in Florida and throughout the country have decided to take control of their financial security by opening bank accounts of their own. In some situations, these bank accounts are opened without their husband's knowledge. Women do this for a variety of...
A prenuptial agreement may seem appropriate for only wealthy couples to many Texas residents, but having one in place is becoming increasingly common for even couples of average income when a wedding in the works. While it may seem like an unromantic gesture, having...
A Florida man has been charged with failure to pay court-ordered child support to his former wife. According to authorities, the man was ordered in 2002 to pay her over $2,000 a month in child support and day care costs; she claims that she never received any of these...
Perhaps one of the most emotional and difficult aspects of a divorce is dividing real estate acquired during the marriage. That's because a home is often more than just a property because of the many memories that have been created there. Florida couples often must...
A Florida woman is finally getting her day in court to discuss her estranged husband's legal responsibilities. The woman claims that her husband was part of a lottery pool with co-workers at American Airlines where he worked in 2007. The group won a lottery valued at...
A study from Bowling Green University's National Center for Family & Marriage Research revealed that more couples are divorcing later in life. As many Florida residents may already know, this can be attributed to longer life spans and a more liberal acceptance of...
Advocates for Florida alimony reform are hoping to reintroduce a bill that would modify Florida's existing alimony laws. Advocates claim to have some sponsors in the legislature who will attempt to accomplish this goal; the bill was originally considered last year,...
When couples are in a dispute regarding property division, they may not be in agreement regarding real estate they own, money and liquid assets. However, many couples may not be aware that they may be entitled to future benefits, including a portion of retirement...
A man was recently apprehended for failing to pay child support after he fled halfway across the world to dodge payments. The 50 year-old man was taken in by authorities in the Philippines. The man was from Long Island, New York, and ran a car auction business in the...
Marysol Patton, a star of "Real Housewives of Miami," has filed for divorce from her French husband. In spite of the dissolution of marriage, the reality star claims that she and her husband are on good terms. The marriage was short-lived, however, lasting only 2.5...