If your relationship with your spouse becomes contentious, you likely look to divorce as a way to untangle your life from theirs. Unfortunately, however, there are some aspects of your spouse's lifestyle that may continue to affect you throughout the divorce process...
Perhaps a promotion at work requires you to move from Naples to Savannah, but the out-of-state move will take some thoughtful planning. As the custodial parent, you intend to take your young daughter with you to Georgia, but Florida law requires relocation either by...
Child custody and visitation can be contentious, especially for unwed fathers. With custody priority often given to mothers, an unwed father can often feel left out. What many fathers may not understand is that there are legal options to preserve their rights. There...
Marital property refers to any assets or debts acquired by either spouse during marriage. Though this is a straightforward concept, how a court divides marital property is not always clear. In Florida, there are several frequently asked questions about marital...
Divorce settlements may include court orders that mandate making financial support payments to an ex-spouse or to provide for the children. As noted on the Florida Senate website, divorce settlements must include provisions specifying each spouse’s contribution toward...
Going through divorce as a parent has many additional stressors that childless couples never even have to think about. Figuring out a custody situation that benefits everyone equally is one of the many unique things that parents have to keep in mind. Among the...
Florida's divorce courts generally divide marital assets fairly between two spouses. As noted by SmartAsset.com, you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse will need to sign a financial affidavit. The process may include disclosing personal details about your financial...
You may look forward to sharing a house with your significant other. However, if you want to build a long-term relationship with an unmarried partner, you should consider whether your partner will end up with your home if you should die or if a court will name someone...
In most parts of the country, people no longer see LGBTQ+ couples as being outside of the norm. They enjoy holidays, have weddings, go on honeymoons and raise children just like millions of other couples across the country. However, there are still questions that...
When parents split, the question of custody is paramount. Divorce courts spend much time focusing on the needs of children. Naturally, juveniles should live around mothers and fathers without addictions. Evidence of a substance abuse problem could impact a custody or...
