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How Long Do Marriages In Florida Last? The Age When Couples Are More Likely To Get Divorced
As the U.S. rate of divorce continues to frustrate married couples and spouses-to-be, is there actually a specific time when a marriage is more likely to fall apart? Well, there is. In 2018, about 40 to 50 percent of married couples in the U.S. get divorced. But when are Florida couples more likely to go...
What Can I Use for Child Support Payments in Florida?
If you’ve recently had a child custody agreement approved by the family courts in Florida you likely are wondering about child support payments. What can they be used for? How long will I receive the payments? Do they only have to be used in support of my children? These are all valid questions and ones...
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Virtual Visitation for Non-Custodial Parents in Florida
Going through a child custody battle with the other parent of your child is stressful and emotional. You never know what the court will decide, but if you are not awarded custody you will likely be looking for different ways to spend time with your children. One option that has become popular of late in...
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Married Couples Should Hold Joint Credit Cards to Avoid Surprises
Have you been told that married couples should have both joint and separate financial accounts? This is true to a certain extent. It’s a good idea to have joint checking accounts, separate savings accounts, and separate retirement accounts that name each other as beneficiaries. It also might be a good idea for each of you...
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6 Signs That Could Mean Divorce is in Your Future
Divorce is one of those words that a married person never wants to hear, even if they know in the back of their head that the marriage has struggled. When you fight to keep your marriage afloat there are quite a few signs you can look for in everyday life that could signal divorce is...
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5 Tips for Telling Your Spouse You Want a Divorce
Coming to the decision that it’s time to get a divorce is never easy, even if you’ve seen the marriage deteriorate with your own eyes. This is a conversation that everyone dreads having, especially if heated arguments are common between you and your spouse. Make sure you plan your discussion, what you are going to...
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7 Smart Ways to Use Your Alimony Payments
Being on the receiving end of alimony payments is common for those who have finalized a divorce in Fort Lauderdale. You are receiving these payments because of the length of your marriage, the assets of each spouse, your lifestyle, and the length of time it will take you to find a job so you can...
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5 Tips for Making the Exchange of Child Custody Safe for Everyone
The exchange of child custody in Fort Lauderdale can be very stressful for everyone involved, especially the child. If you have a difficult time getting along with the other parent of your child it can be challenging to see them when exchanging custody. Children must be the focal point of any relationship and they should...
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Things to Consider When Getting a Divorce
Divorce can be messy. We all know that. One episode of Divorce Court will tell you that. Now instead of watching it, you lived through it. You thought you knew what you were getting yourself into but, you didn’t consider all the aspects of divorce. What happens when you have children involved? Will you get...
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The Consequences Of Not Paying Alimony That Will Make You Think Twice Before Missing That Payment
“What can possibly go wrong if I miss an alimony payment or two – or stop making these payments altogether?” this is the thought that crosses the minds of millions of divorced persons who have a legal obligation to pay alimony to their former spouse after a divorce. Weeks or months later, that thought is...
