You and your spouse are in your 50s. The kids have moved out of the house; one even moved out of the state. You own your home outright, so there's no mortgage. You paid off all of your other debt, from student loans to car loans.
Getting divorced? Time to update these critical documents
Issues facing those seeking to relocate children in Florida
Those wishing to move dependent children to Florida might face some obstacles from the state's legal regulations on child custody. This is often true even when the individuals in question are related to the child. Understanding the rules might help prepare would-be custodians for the process ahead.
Wives of business owners need to be careful during divorce
During a divorce, each party has to look after his or her own interests. For women who have always relied on their spouse to handle financial matters, going through the divorce can be scary. Add in a business that's supported the family, and the situation becomes even more complicated, which can be very uncomfortable.
Wives of business owners need to be careful during divorce
During a divorce, each party has to look after his or her own interests. For women who have always relied on their spouse to handle financial matters, going through the divorce can be scary. Add in a business that's supported the family, and the situation becomes even more complicated, which can be very uncomfortable.
What steps can you take to prevent international child abduction?
If you had a child with a foreigner and the relationship between the two of you has become acrimonious, you may have concerns that your child’s other parent may attempt to abduct your son or daughter and flee to his or her home country. At the Law Offices of Beverly L. Brennan, P.A., we have counseled many clients who fear their former partners may attempt to abduct their shared children, and we have a firm understanding of the steps you can take to minimize the chances of such an occurrence.
A parenting agreement can help you put your kids first
You don't want your divorce to drag on forever, especially if you have children to tend to. Instead, you want to work things out with your former spouse as quickly and fairly as possible, all with the idea of moving forward with your life.
3 things to do when facing the DCF
Having your children taken away from you is devastating. No parent wants to go through that, especially when nothing was wrong with your relationship with your children. Unfortunately, accusations and misunderstandings can end up leading to the Department of Children and Families (DCF) stepping in and taking your children away.
Should a divorcing couple sell their home for equity?
Florida couples can possess a lot of equity in their home, which makes personal property so important when it comes time to divide assets in a divorce case. Some couples may decide to simply sell the home outright to gain the equity and split it. However, this is not always a workable option for a number of reasons.
