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What To Include in Your Parenting Plan
Getting divorced when you have children can be tough. You do not get to drive off into the sunset and never see each other again. A written parenting plan can reduce the stress of arguments and continuing negotiation by designing a plan for key parenting issues. Some states, including Florida, require submitting a written plan to...
How To Handle The Family Home During A Divorce
For many Florida residents, one of the primary concerns during the course of ending marriages involves how to handle the family homes. Many people grow very attached to their houses, especially if they have raised their families there or done significant work on the houses to make them feel like homes. When the time comes...
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Downsizing After Divorce Has Numerous Benefits
For many Florida residents, the sheer multitude of changes that come with ending a marriage can feel overwhelming. Many dread having to downsize from their marital home into a smaller property or less elaborate living arrangements. It is important for spouses to remember that there are a number of benefits associated with downsizing after a divorce,...
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Changing Perspectives During A Florida Divorce
The end of a marriage can be hard to process, and it is not uncommon for Florida residents to have difficulty accepting the multitude of changes that take place during this tumultuous time. An example lies in acknowledging that the person who a spouse is divorcing is not the same person that he or she...
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Handling Financial Details After A Divorce
Many Florida residents would like to believe that once the dust has settled and the ink has dried, they will be able to close the book at the end of their marriage. In reality, however, there are several financial matters that might need to be addressed in the months that follow a divorce. Taking care...
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The Sticky Situation of Changing A Divorce Agreement in Florida
By the end of a divorce everyone just wants it to be over. The process can be drawn out when both sides cannot agree. That means that sometimes people sign themselves into agreements that they later regret. Did you get pressured into leaving an asset behind? Did you get stuck with a parenting plan that...
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Ben Vereen May Have Failed To Divorce Before Remarrying
Many Florida readers are familiar with the career of entertainer Ben Vereen. The singer and dancer have had a long and successful career, but is currently in the headlines for a different matter. It appears that Vereen may have accidentally committed bigamy when he married his second wife. He is now faced with a divorce case,...
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Child Support Will Not Impact Tax Obligations
For many Florida parents, understanding the financial ramifications of their divorce is a top priority. This includes working through the various tax changes that can accompany the end of the marriage. It is always a good idea to address any and all financial matters in the early stages of divorce when adjustments can be made...
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Don’t Forget College Savings During Divorce Negotiations
Setting aside funding for a child’s education is a top priority for many Florida parents. However, when divorce changes the structure of a family, college savings accounts are often overlooked during the negotiation process. It is important to address these matters before a settlement is reached so that children are able to access the money that has...
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Substantial, Permanent, Unanticipated: Recognizing The Circumstances That Impact Child Support Modification
After all the wrangling and back-and-forth, you thought that you and your former spouse had planned for every contingency available. Of course, when you initially entered divorce proceedings with your former spouse, you had a lot of concerns on your mind: your children, your house, and your possessions. Now that time has passed, you realize...
