Tag Archives: Fort Lauderdale Divorce Lawyers
Do Divorce Lenders Discourage Divorce Settlements?
In many relationships, one spouse chooses or is able to stay home because the other spouse has a much larger earning capacity. This is particularly the case in situations in which one spouse makes a significant amount of money, such as a multimillion dollar annual income as a TV producer or real estate broker…. Read More »
Avoiding Conflict With Your Ex During Summer Vacation
While children who attend school look forward to summer break with great anticipation, most parents do not, particularly if they are divorced or separated. Aside from juggling child care and finding things for kids to do, you also must deal with your ex in terms of sharing parenting time with your children. Luckily, there… Read More »
Controversial Alimony and Child Support Proposal Heads to Governor for Approval
Three years, ago, Governor Rick Scott vetoed the Florida Legislature’s previous attempt to revamp Florida’s divorce law with respect to the calculation and duration of alimony. Last year, a similar measure failed to make it out of the Legislature due to a dispute between GOP lawmakers about the proposed time-sharing provision. Now, the Legislature… Read More »
Fort Lauderdale Divorce Attorney
Bankruptcy and Your Florida Divorce Divorce and financial difficulties tend to go hand in hand, particularly when one household becomes two, with each party having his or her own expenses. As a result, you may consider whether filing a joint bankruptcy prior to your divorce would be beneficial to you. Another option is to… Read More »
Divorce Attorney in Fort Lauderdale
New Studies Examine How Divorce Impacts Children’s Mental Health Many couples end up staying together because they mistakenly believe that doing so is in their children’s best interests. However, the results of new studies both in the United States and abroad show that children who spend time with both parents after divorce are no… Read More »
What Are the Different Kinds of Custody Under Florida Law?
Like many other states, Florida law has increasingly recognized the importance of the role of both parents in a child’s life as much as possible. While one parent having custody of a child and the other parent having visitation used to be the norm in American divorces, state laws now are emphasizing concepts such… Read More »
Important Documents to Give Your Florida Divorce Attorney
When you are facing divorce, the last thing you may be thinking about is organizing your financial documents. However, it is necessary to provide your divorce attorney with copies of all important financial documents, not only so that he or she can ensure that all of these matters are properly addressed in your divorce,… Read More »
Prenups More Popular Than Ever
Although marriage rates generally have decreased nationwide, those who do choose to tie the knot are increasingly making a stop at the lawyer’s office before the wedding festivities occur. According to a recent news article, a 2015 study found that more couples than ever are seeking to enter into prenuptial agreements prior to their… Read More »
What Happens to Our Mortgage When We Get Divorced?
Back in the height of the booming housing market, dealing with a marital home and any accompanying mortgage in the context of a divorce was relatively easy. When the market crashed, however, selling the marital residence and splitting the proceeds between the spouses became a far more difficult proposition. These days, how to deal… Read More »
Issues for Baby Boomers Facing Divorce
When older Americans are seeking a divorce, they may think that their issues are relatively simple, since their children are likely to be grown and out of the house, which alleviates the need for the divorce to address issues like child custody, visitation, and support. However, these parties are more likely to own significant… Read More »