While thinking about spousal support, many people worry about the amount of money that they may have to pay or receive. If a spouse must pay too much, divorce could destroy their financial health. If a spouse must receive too little, they would also suffer as bills...
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New tax law could make Florida divorces more hostile in 2018
In the last few days of 2017, President Trump signed the tax reform bill into law. Florida residents are still trying to figure out exactly what the changes will do to their finances. If you are getting a divorce, however, you probably have extra concerns about this...
Tax proposal would have major impact on spousal support
Speaker of the House Paul Ryan recently unveiled a much-anticipated tax reform proposal. The bill already has many supporters and detractors, divided mainly along partisan lines. While we have no interest in taking sides in this space, we do want to point out a...
Finding the help you need for midlife divorce
In some ways, life after 50 can be the best time of all. People have defined careers that often result in not only monetary compensation but a sense of fulfillment as well. Many people in midlife are also more comfortable with their bodies and have settled on a style...
Spousal support issues for primary wage-earners
People can have many roles in a marriage. The roles that a person has in their marriage are among the things that can influence the outcome of a divorce. For example, in some marriages, if one individual serves as the primary wage-earner, he or she may have...
Many of America’s ‘divorcee capitals’ in Florida
Going through a divorce is something many people in the U.S. have experienced. There are some U.S. cities in which individuals who have experienced divorce make up a particularly high percentage of the population. A recent analysis came up with a list of 77 divorcee...
Report: Florida the 13th most stressed state
A recent report suggests that people in Florida are dealing with a fair amount of stress. The report ranked the states based on stress level. In determining the stress level of a state, the report considered 33 different factors. These factors fell into four broad...
How does alimony affect your taxes?
If you have been ordered to pay alimony or the courts have decided that you will receive alimony, you might be wondering how it will affect your taxes. One of the things that separate alimony from child support is that the spouse receiving it will have to pay taxes on...
How spousal support can help divorcing Florida couples
Divorce is a time of upheaval, even though it can also be the best solution for you and your soon-to-be-ex. One of the many ways that divorce can affect your life is in a financial manner. There will be costs associated with your divorce and there will be a new...