If you are divorced, going through a divorce or have an established court-ordered time-sharing schedule, and your ex has mentioned a job offer or a fresh start in another city, you may wonder whether your ex can simply take your children along. Understanding how the...
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What if your ex stops following the parenting plan?
Your parenting plan says exchanges happen at 6 p.m. on Friday, but for the third month running your co-parent arrives an hour late, cancels at the last minute or decides your weekend does not work. You are frustrated, your children are confused and you cannot tell...
Can teenagers choose which parent to live with after divorce?
When parents divorce in Denver, teenagers often have strong opinions about where they want to live. If your family is going through a divorce, you may wonder whether Colorado law allows teens to express their wishes. Understanding how Colorado courts consider a...
Divorce vs. legal separation in Florida
If you and your spouse are experiencing marital difficulties, you may be considering whether to separate or file for divorce. Although many states recognize legal separation as a formal legal process, Florida does not. Instead, you can live apart while remaining...
How do you rebuild your social life after a gray divorce?
A gray divorce may change your daily routine, your relationships and the communities where you spend time. After years of established habits, your social life might look very different. Friends, relatives and neighbors could also respond in ways that might make this...
Can you revert your last name during a divorce in Florida?
Going through a divorce involves many decisions, and one question that often arises is whether you can return to your maiden name or a previous surname. If you changed your last name during your marriage and want to change it back, Florida law generally allows you to...
2 signs of hidden assets in a Florida divorce case
You sense something feels off with the financial details. That instinct often signals disclosure gaps that deserve attention. In a Florida divorce, both sides must share complete financial information under oath. When the numbers do not align, you face a risk of...
Can home upgrades affect marital asset division in divorce?
Home upgrades could affect marital asset division in a Florida divorce. That often happens when you owned the home before marriage, but you and your spouse later used marital money or effort to improve it. A remodel or major repair could change what part of the home’s...
Estate planning for the sandwich generation
Raising or supporting your own children while simultaneously caring for aging parents is a unique situation to be in. This group of individuals is frequently called the sandwich generation. When you add a divorce or a family law dispute to this mix, the emotional and...
The unique challenges of gray divorce
Retirement should be a time of peace and relaxation. However, many couples in their 60s and 70s now face the reality of ending long-term marriages, a phenomenon referred to as gray divorce. It brings unique financial challenges that younger couples don’t encounter....
