No married couple plans for divorce. While the honeymoon period eventually comes to an end, spouses settle in, some for the long haul. Other pairings fall apart, and marital dissolution is the only option. While legal proceedings can be cooperative, others can be rife...
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Who pays for credit card debt during a Florida divorce?
Every relationship has its ups and downs. Sometimes, marital conflicts can push a couple to go their separate ways via divorce. This, as you can imagine, can be a stressful experience. One of the most contentious issues during a divorce is usually the division of...
Is gray divorce more complicated?
Divorce can happen at any age, and couples dissolving their marriages after 50 is becoming more common. Gray divorce follows the same procedure as divorces between younger couples, but it may be slightly different. Does this mean the divorce will necessarily be more...
3 parties to talk to when changing your child’s surname
Changing a child's last name is becoming common, especially among single parents. At times, it can be hard to pick up your child from school or even prove your relationship when traveling. While it can be annoying to go through this, the institutions that pose such...
Why do people choose an uncontested divorce?
Going through a divorce is not a one-size-fits-all. Every case is unique and will be handled as so. If you meet the requirements for a divorce in Florida, you need to understand your options. Most couples opt for an uncontested divorce (spouses agreeing on major...
Florida legislators trying again to end ‘permanent’ alimony
The controversy over Florida's alimony laws has added another chapter, with legislators in both the state House and Senate once again introducing bills to essentially do away with so-called "permanent alimony" in the Sunshine State. If the Legislature passes this...
Your pet is legally property
Most pet owners will tell you that their pets are part of the family. They have a close bond with each other. This is something that has been changing over time. Pets used to be seen as helpful workers on the farm, for instance, but more and more people now have them...
Child custody decisions: What are the children’s best interests?
A common misconception among many people going through a divorce is that a parent’s gender or financial ability will determine child custody. However, it is not the case. The children come before anything else. A family court judge will only issue custody orders that...
Will collaborative divorce work for you?
When you meet the person you love and decide to marry them, you hope to live happily ever after “till death do you part.” Sometimes, however, the marriage might fail to work out. If the marriage is no longer tenable and you and your spouse have decided to call it...
Is your family ready to pursue a stepparent adoption?
Becoming a stepparent is often a side effect of falling in love. You may not have set out to become a parental figure to a child, but you fell in love with someone who already had a kid. After years of living together, you now care as much about your stepchild as you...