Divorce is difficult for everyone, no matter how friendly the parties are. It is not only stressful from a legal and financial standpoint but also from an emotional standpoint. Most people focus on the legal process of divorce and forget to consider the possible...
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The benefits of putting your parenting plan into writing
As a parent undergoing the divorce process, there are many complicated challenges to overcome. Chief among them is determining child custody and building out a parenting plan with your soon-to-be ex-spouse. Simply discussing your parenting responsibilities and coming...
Preparing to finalize your divorce
As you go through the divorce process, you will be subject to an emotional rollercoaster as you end your marriage. However, your ride will start to slow when you prepare to finalize your divorce. As you prepare to finalize your divorce, ensure you are familiar with...
Co-parenting success tips
Separating a family is never an easy task, and it is especially hard on children. Although most courts try to find a way to keep both parents in the lives of their children, this process can be difficult for all parties involved. When a judge awards joint custody, the...
What did you forget to include in your parenting plan?
The stress of the divorce process often overwhelms divorcing parents. From property division and the division of debt responsibility to determining support, the divorce process is layered in complexity. For parents, though, the development of an effective parenting...
Should you litigate or settle your divorce?
It depends. Just as every marriage is unique, no two divorces are the same. Most people considering divorce want the process to be as quick and painless as possible, especially if they have children. But what is best for you likely depends upon many issues, including...
Is relocation a reason to modify child custody?
Navigating family life after a divorce has challenges. It can be a significant adjustment to learning how to parent your children separately. As a parent, you can always count on change. The custody agreement that worked for the beginning of your divorce may not be...
Is it possible to modify a divorce order in Florida?
While all parties work hard to ensure the divorce order is accurate and sustainable, when one individual experiences a substantial change in circumstances certain factors must be modified. Factors related to property division – division of physical assets, division of...
What can you do if your ex won’t pay spousal support?
If the court ordered that your ex-spouse must pay spousal support following your divorce, you have a legal right to claim that amount. The court takes payment deficits seriously and provides options to help protect your rights. Even if a current circumstance prevents...
3 signs it might be time for divorce
Divorce can be a difficult and painful process that you would, no doubt, prefer to avoid. Nevertheless, sometimes a relationship deteriorates to the point that salvaging it would be impossible. You may question whether your marriage has reached that point. No one else...
