When thinking about costs associated with divorce, most people immediately conjure images of child support or alimony. However, divorce can be a very expensive process in and of itself. Depending on the assets involved in the divorce, it can cost tens of thousands of...
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Finding hidden assets in a divorce
When working through a divorce negotiation, spouses must determine how to split their shared assets and debts. This requires both parties to openly disclose information about all such assets and debts. In some situations, one spouse may attempt to hide money or other...
Parallel parenting can help you keep your sanity after divorce
For many couples, the divorce process can be emotionally grueling and completely necessary all at the same time. You might feel like you don’t ever want to see your ex again. But even though you’ve drifted, you still want your children to have an everlasting bond with...
What to include in a Florida parenting plan
Before Florida parents divorce, part of the process is coming up with a parenting plan to share custody of their children. One of the advantages of creating an effective parenting plan is that it will help parents tackle any disagreements and develop stronger...
Discussing divorce with your children
Telling children about an impending separation or divorce may be one of the most difficult conversations parents must have during the process. With the right planning and approach, parents can use these conversations to help their children process the changes that a...
Types of powers of attorney
A power of attorney enables a third party to manage some element of another party's life while they are still living. There are multiple forms of powers of attorney and understanding them is important for anyone creating an estate plan. Some powers of attorney may...
What visitation rights do same-sex couples have after divorce?
Legal marriage for same-sex couples has only been widely recognized since 2015. The legal landscape regarding same-sex marriages and same-sex divorces is constantly evolving. While more people today are free to marry who they wish, the dissolution of your marriage can...
What can you consider when choosing Power of Attorney?
Creating a power of attorney involves a variety of difficult decisions, which may cause you to procrastinate doing so. This is not unusual; Forbes reports that almost half of American seniors do not have any kind of estate planning in place, which may leave their...
How to account for all marital property in a divorce
If you have recently filed to terminate your marriage in Florida, you know firsthand the difficulties of negotiating a divorce settlement. Whether you are going through a traditional courtroom divorce or you choose the mediation process to negotiate your final decree,...
Do grandparents in Florida have visitation rights?
As a Florida grandparent, you may value any time you spend with your grandson or granddaughter, and it may unnerve you if anything threatens the relationship that exists between you. If your child is not married to your grandchild’s other parent, or if the child’s...