Divorce can be a difficult and emotional time, but it is essential to protect your financial future during this process. In Florida, the courts divide assets and debts fairly but not necessarily equally, as it is an equitable distribution state. This article will...
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Gray divorce: 3 things to know before telling your adult children
When parents divorce, breaking the news to the kids is often the hardest part. For parents of small children, there are many resources available to guide these difficult conversations. Unfortunately, couples whose children are now adults have fewer resources. Many...
Why should you get a prenuptial agreement?
Many people have likely heard of a prenuptial agreement before. Colloquially known as a prenup, these agreements have existed for quite some time and do couples a lot of good. Despite the stigma that once surrounded them and continues to persist in some form,...
Do child support plans include college?
For parents going through divorce, child support-related issues will often make up the bulk of concerns and a big portion of time. Child support looks different for every couple depending on numerous factors like the income of the parent paying support. This is why it...
Proposed legislation could impact child custody agreements
Controversial pending legislation could impact custody arrangements for some parents in Florida. SB 254 proposes limiting custody for parents who seek gender-affirming care for minor children. How may this legislation impact parents in the state? Proposed legislation...
How should you prepare for a divorce?
Even when the split is mutually agreed upon, divorce is rarely easy. Along with the emotional turmoil most people experience, divorce can also cause quite a few financial concerns. That is why it is so important to financially prepare for your divorce by taking the...
How do mediators aid in a divorce?
During divorce, it is important to find a way to work through things peacefully and effectively if you and your partner decided to go with collaborative options. This is where a mediator may come in handy. But what exactly do they do? What mediators do and don't do...
4 benefits of divorce mediation
Traditional litigation is not your only option if you and your spouse are heading for divorce. Divorce mediation is an alternative, collaborative process in which a neutral mediator helps you settle the terms of your divorce outside of the courtroom. Here are four...
How can you classify your marital assets?
When going through divorce, you will also have to undergo the asset division process. This takes all shared or community assets and equally or equitably divides them between you and your spouse. But how do you know what assets count as community assets in the first...
How and when you may change a Florida child support order
In the absence of a formal child support modification, a parent who pays child support in Florida must continue to do so until the child comes of age. If either parent has a reason to request a change to an existing child support order, that parent must follow a...