Approaching divorce with preparation and a clear understanding of your situation can ease the process. Advance planning helps you navigate the challenges of divorce and work towards a fair resolution. For smart pre-divorce planning, consider what your life will look like after the marriage ends to gain clarity about the
Florida couples can use mediation to resolve disputes during divorce. Mediation helps you compromise on issues such as property division, child custody, visitation and alimony. Both spouses must agree to take part in mediation. Reviewing how the process works can help you decide if it makes sense for you. Guidance
Child support is a legal obligation that ensures both parents contribute to the financial well-being of their children. When one parent fails to meet this obligation, it can lead to financial stress and hardship for the custodial parent and the child. In such situations, you must take action to enforce
Life often throws unpredictable curveballs, making it necessary to reassess certain decisions, especially when finances are involved. Alimony, also known as spousal support, is one such area that may require modification as circumstances change. According to the Florida Department of Health, only 10% of divorces include alimony. If you are
Every divorce is different, and every family finds its own rhythm after their divorce, settling into a new routine and adapting to the changes that come with this significant transition. While this process is never easy, co-parenting is an effective way for parents to continue raising their children together in
Going through a divorce is often seen as a difficult and confrontational process. Many people envision heated courtroom battles and bitter disputes. However, it does not always have to be this way. There are many paths to amicable resolutions that consider both parties’ needs and concerns without a lack of
Marriage to an abusive spouse can rob you of autonomy and self-guidance. When you acknowledge that divorce is your only option to protect your future, reality may feel uncertain and scary. If you feel unsure of how your partner will react to news of a split, you might actively seek
Divorce is an emotionally challenging time, and when it involves an element of domestic violence, it becomes even more complicated. In Florida, you might consider a domestic violence injunction to protect yourself and your loved ones during the divorce process. Understanding what a domestic violence injunction is and the circumstances
One of the key parts of a divorce is determining custody of your children. Child custody is either uncontested or contested. Uncontested is when both parents agree on custody arrangements, and contested is when you and your ex-spouse cannot agree. The courts take the time to review each parent’s circumstances
Many parents fulfill their child support obligations through income withholding, which involves employers sending support payments to the state from the parent’s paycheck. However, some parents must find other ways to pay child support if income withholding does not cover the child support they owe. Outside of income withholding, parents
Domestic violence represents a serious issue that affects many lives and families, often with devastating consequences. In Florida, the presence of domestic violence further complicates matters. A domestic violence injunction can serve as a critical protective measure for victims. An injunction is a legal order that requires one party to
Divorce can be an emotionally draining and challenging process, even when both parties are cooperative. However, when one spouse is uncooperative, the process can become even more complicated and difficult to navigate. An uncooperative spouse can prolong the divorce process, increase expenses and add to the emotional turmoil. Despite the
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