Deciding to divorce is rarely an easy process. And the practice of putting this decision into action can become even more complicated than it may otherwise be if you are older, you have been married for years and your assets are significantly entwined with your...
After years of back-and-forth by Florida politicians about whether or not to eliminate permanent alimony, many people may not even realize that the governor and the legislature agreed on a solution last year to restructure the alimony system in our state. The new law,...
There are numerous federal and state rules restricting the actions of law enforcement professionals. They need to comply with the law when investigating criminal activity. They also need to respect the rights of suspects and those in state custody. Occasionally,...
Debts incurred by either spouse during the marriage are collectively referred to as marital debts and are usually subject to division during a divorce. These may include financial obligations like mortgages, car loans, credit cards and student loans. The debt division...
Many unhappily married couples who have just been going through the motions in their marriages decide to finally pull the plug on their doomed relationships in January. Why is that? Part of it can be attributed to the strain of the holidays being that proverbial straw...
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...
