You and your spouse have a mortgage on your home. You bought it together five years ago. Since that time, however, you’ve decided to get divorced. What you don’t know is what you should do about that mortgage. You’re both on it right now, so you’re both responsible...
A default divorce is what happens when your spouse refuses to cooperate. It can also happen if you’re unable to find them. For whatever reason, they do not respond to the divorce petition and they do not come to court. This sometimes happens with estranged couples or...
Parents who decide to divorce must have a difficult conversation with their children. Ending a marriage is a traumatic event for all. Yet, the life-changing moment can be traumatic for sons and daughters of divorce. That sense of uncertainty is not reserved for small...
You might have heard that actor Sylvester Stallone's wife of 25 years has filed for divorce at a Florida courthouse. This makes Stallone, 76, a high-profile example of what the family law community calls "gray divorce." A gray divorce happens when a couple in their...
Having too much debt will put a lot of strain on your marriage. Financial issues are one of the top reasons that people end up filing for divorce in Florida. One spouse who spends too much or who hides their debt from the other can do a real disservice to the marital...
When you’re going to have a child with your partner, one of the things you will need to do is establish paternity. Depending on your circumstances, you may or may not be sure that the child is yours. Paternity testing can clear up that question quickly and easily. All...
You and your spouse are going to get divorced, and you're hoping that the two of you can amicably share custody of your child. You want your child to live with you at least part of the time so the two of you can maintain a strong relationship even as your marriage...
Many people make the assumption that it is always best for children to live in a home with two parents who are married. The idea is that having two parents involved in raising the child helps them on all sorts of levels, such as social development or academic success....
A parenting plan is a detailed document outlining your approach to parenting. Some people will focus solely on the division of parenting time when negotiating a parenting plan, but there are many other terms that are equally important as the overall way that you split...
When you’re going through a divorce and run a business, the reality is that there are days when your mindset and legal issues may impact your business. It can be tough to handle your business if you’re a co-owner with your spouse, since you may not work well together...