Pension plans aren’t very common anymore, so you may have been very happy if your spouse was earning one. You didn’t have to worry about retirement because you knew that you could both retire and just live off of the pension. It gave you future financial security....
College is a time for experimentation, and a lot of students do some of that experimenting with alcohol – even though they’re still underage. If you don’t think that your son or daughter would ever use a fake ID or that those are a thing of the past, think again. In...
Property division can be one of the most contentious aspects of a divorce, and having a clear understanding of what you value most – and what you can let go of in service of your broader goals – can guide your decision-making. Above all else, clarifying your...
Getting legal parenting rights is now easier for Florida fathers who are not married to the child’s mother. That means holding fathers accountable is also easier for mothers. This summer, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law that allows both parents to simply sign...
Navigating holidays as co-parents can be one of the most emotionally charged aspects of shared parenting. However, the challenges aren't insurmountable. Co-parents can work together to find ways to share holidays in a manner that puts the kids first and minimizes...
Many parents try to avoid getting divorced for the benefit of their children. On one hand, starting together means giving their children a stable home. On the other hand, parents may become frustrated and angry because they have to delay their divorce. Parents may...
A criminal conviction can certainly have an immediate effect on your life, in that you may have to pay fines or spend time behind bars. Even if you are just in jail for a very short time, it can have a major impact on your reputation, and that is certainly something...
Some parents eventually find common ground that improves cooperation and communication after a divorce. Unfortunately, many others struggle to deal with each other for months or even years after a bad breakup. Time-sharing exchanges can be particularly challenging if...
Being charged with a crime is a significant event in your life. One of the first things you’ll have to figure out is how to get out of jail. While some people remain in prison pending the outcome of their case, this isn’t feasible for many. How you get out of jail...
As a parent, you may have many questions and concerns about what will happen to your kids during and after your divorce. Since providing for the basic needs of their children is often a top concern, child support is on the minds of most divorcing parents. Florida...
