You know that prenups are to make the divorce process go more smoothly. You can use them to figure out contentious areas of your divorce -- like how to divide your assets -- in advance. You also know that couples with kids fight in court about child custody as much as...
The difference between parental responsibility and time sharing
When officially ruling in child custody cases, Florida uses a pair of key terms: "Parental responsibility" and "time sharing." Though related, they are very different and it's important for parents to understand exactly what they mean. Parental responsibility has...
4 questions about jewelry during your divorce
Divorce gives you a lot to think about, from alimony to the kids to your retirement assets. With so much going on, it's easy to overlook the little things, even if they have an incredible amount of value. It's important to slow down and consider everything carefully....
Prenups continue to grow more popular with young people
Prenuptial agreements may slowly be losing their negative stigma. Reports show that younger people have been embracing them more and more often for decades, and that has not changed with millennials. In roughly the last 20 years, reports show that the use of prenups...
Why do parents leave their kids?
You've heard of deadbeat parents, but have you ever really thought about what it means? Parents are actively abandoning children, perhaps after a divorce. Why would they do it? Understanding why this happens is the first step to solving the problem. Below are a few...
Concerns children have about life after divorce
Divorce is often overwhelming for kids. The more information you can provide, the better. While it's natural to keep some things from them -- the reasons for your divorce may not really be fit for the kids -- it's important to focus on their concerns and answer their...
Keep copies of conversations about a prenup
If you and your spouse used a prenuptial agreement and are now going to court to get divorced, experts do advise that you gather as much evidence as you can about the prenup itself. It may stand on its own, but this evidence can help if there are questions. This...
3 ways alimony can be paid out
Alimony payments are typically made when one spouse will be financially burdened by the divorce due to expectations from the marriage. For example, perhaps you and your spouse had promising careers when you got married, but they were in different cities. You gave your...
Make a flexible parenting plan that can adapt to your kids
When drafting a parenting plan and child custody agreement, you want to make sure you get time with your children. However, experts warn that you shouldn't make this all about you and your time. It should focus on the kids first -- not your own desires. Recognize that...