If you have been married for a significant length of time to someone from whom you are now divorced, there is a chance that you are still eligible for survivor’s Social Security benefits upon your ex-spouse’s death. Divorce laws in the state of Florida can...
When trying to raise a child after separating from your spouse, financial problems become much more challenging. If you find that either your or your spouse’s financial situation has undergone a significant change since the formation of your child support agreement, you should start educating...
When you marry someone, you are deciding to create a home with them. When you have children, deciding on what the moral fundamentals of that home will be is one of the most important decisions that parents can make. But when divorce happens, while a...
After you have gone through a divorce, getting yourself and your children adjusted to new living situations can be tough. One of the hardest things for your kids to adjust to is your newly rekindled dating life. Once you begin dating again, it is important...
Divorce can be an emotionally draining time, and the public nature of it all can make it particularly difficult to navigate. For those that prefer to handle personal issues in a non-public environment, mediation can provide an excellent alternative to the highly visible and time-draining...
Restraining orders can be important tools that are often used to keep abusive and harassing people away and out of the lives of those they are harming. Sometimes, though, these restraining orders are violated, and unwanted and legally prohibited contact takes place. What do you...
A parenting plan, also known as a custody and/or visitation agreement, is a document that specifically stipulates the custody and visitation arrangement and decision-making responsibilities of each parent in cases of divorce. This document is an important part of the divorce agreement, as it spells...
Child custody situations can sometimes be a frustrating arrangement. When something occurs that requires the custody arrangement to be altered further, it is important you know your rights and the potential outcomes of a court decision. One of the most common scenarios that you should...
For those of you who do not know, a financial affidavit is a formal document where in which you disclose financial investments, prior to a divorce proceeding. Often, this legal form is required during divorce litigation. When filling out the affidavit, you are also required...