While you may feel disappointed that your marriage ended in divorce, perhaps your greatest regret is that you do not get to spend as much time with your children. Custody and visitation schedules can be frustrating, but you try to enjoy the time you spend together....
Bankruptcy myths you should not believe
Many Florida residents currently live paycheck to paycheck. It may not take much -- one emergency, one serious illness, one unexpected expense -- to cause them to lose everything. If you find yourself one of the many who are struggling to keep finances under control,...
How wedding debt can affect your marriage
Your wedding was amazing; it also cost you a fortune. Now, the party is over, married life is in full swing, and you have found yourself constantly fighting with your spouse about how you are going to pay down your wedding debt. Debt, of any kind, is a factor in many...
Divorce: Is it prompting a need for bankruptcy in your case?
Are you one of many Florida residents who are planning to file or currently preparing for divorce proceedings? If so, you likely have a lot on your mind, especially if you have children, own a business or have serious financial concerns. It's no secret that it costs...
Opioid addiction leaves more grandparents raising grandkids
When someone falls victim to opioid dependency or another form of substance abuse, the silent victims are often family members who must cope with the absent loved one or even pick up the responsibilities the addict can no longer handle. More often these...
Uncontested divorce is the right choice for some Florida couples
Divorce is never an easy process, but there are some options available to Florida couples that may make it a bit easier. When you think of divorce, a picture of two people yelling at each other in a courtroom may come to mind, but that is not a realistic picture of...
How does alimony work in the state of Florida?
You are getting a divorce and you want to know what your financial picture will look like when all is complete. Planning ahead is good, particularly if you are not sure if your dissolution settlement will include an alimony order. In the state of Florida, the awarding...
Parents are often more satisfied after child custody mediation
For generations, Florida parents let the courts decide who would receive custody of the children and who would get visitation rights during a divorce. Under these circumstances, the parents had little reason to get along, even if for the sake of the children. Some...
Recognizing when your spouse is hiding assets during divorce
Couples going through a divorce may have concerns about how they will come out financially when all is said and done. After all, divorce can mean a severe cut in income, and it is important for property division to be fair to avoid one spouse struggling for months or...
What should my child support pay for?
After a divorce, you still have a legal responsibility to provide financial support and stability for your child. This usually manifests in a child support order. However, like many Florida parents, you might not understand why you are paying your current amount and...