Many adults spend a lot of time getting their credit score where they want it to be. If they’re married and make the decision to divorce, they may not want to think about how it will impact their credit score. There are several points that you need to remember when...
Divorce
How do you divide your child’s property in divorce?
When you are trying to divide your child’s property following a divorce, you may find that it is difficult to do so. You know that they need a bed in each home, lighting for their room, favorite toys and other items. In some cases, duplicating items and having them in...
Child custody solutions: Have you considered nesting?
Generally, child custody solutions simply split the time each parent has the children at their house. The simplest example is one parent having them for a week and then dropping them off with their ex for the following week. Naturally, this can be far more complex --...
3 ways to handle your home in a Florida divorce
Splitting up property with your spouse during a divorce gets more difficult as the assets become more expensive. For many couples, the home that they live in will be a major source of contention. A surprising number of people seem to think that they can get both sole...
Can you ask for more child support if your ex gets a raise?
Your ex just proudly announced that they got a much-wanted promotion at work. They put it all over social media, but you were not informed personally. Your children have been receiving support, but it’s fairly low. Your ex’s old job paid much less than the new...
Why divorce can lead to an identity crisis
A divorce can have the power to turn your life upside down for better and for worse. If you have been in an unhappy marriage for many years, it's likely that you'll have known that divorce was inevitable, but to actually go through it can still be heartbreaking and...
Should you consider lump-sum spousal support?
If you are looking at your budget and realize that you’re going to need additional support following your divorce, one option may be spousal support. Spousal support comes in a few forms, which include: Durational alimony Lump-sum alimony Permanent alimony...
How do spouses split up debt in a divorce?
Many divorcing Florida couples concern themselves with how they will split their tangible assets such as the family home or cars when they divorce. Few spouses, however, immediately realize that they must also divide their marital debts. Absent any prenuptial...
Protect yourself if you lose your job and can’t pay support
Child support is a program to help protect children from poverty if their parents don't stay together. As a parent, you have support obligations to your children that reflect how much parenting time you have, the needs of your kids and your income. Sometimes, parents...
How to obtain modifications to an existing court order
A Florida judge may agree to modify a visitation or child support order if you experience a job loss. However, whether an existing order will be changed depends on the reason why you are no longer employed. It will also likely depend on how long it has been since the...