Divorce is a major life-changer and a difficult challenge to face reality, both emotionally and practically. One of which may find herself or himself in a different financial situation than the other. For this reason, alimony may be considered to award to the less financially equipped spouse to level the playing field and give justice…
Category: Marriage
Reasons for Losing Child Custody
In a family court of law, the judge may award sole or joint custody and sole or joint physical custody of a child. Visitation, or parenting time, may be equal or given primarily to one parent. Losing custody of a child means losing both joint legal and/or physical custody and visitation may become limited or…
How to Prepare to File for Divorce in Florida
A divorce is a lawsuit initiated by an aggrieved spouse, filed through a petition for the dissolution of marriage, severing the marriage bond permanently. The engagement of filing a petition for divorce in Florida is a tedious matter if you are unprepared to confront both the financial and legal dilemmas. If you feel 100% ready…
Can I Date While Going Through A Divorce? Will This Impact Custody For My Children?
Dating in the midst of a divorce may impact your ability to spend time with your children. Florida Law does not prohibit dating during an on-going Petition for Divorce. However, dating may aggravate and may eventually impact one’s ability to obtain time-share with children. Dating may result in additional felonies including adultery and other similar…
Should I Hire A Financial Adviser Before Filing For Divorce?
Florida is the fourth highest-ranking state for divorce with a divorced population of 13.2%. Divorce is a tedious process that is inherently complicated as it entangles other vital family concerns such as but not limited to child support, alimony, and even the separation and distribution of the real estate. Divorce can severely affect your marriage…
Can I Be Protected From My Spouse’s Business Debt?
It’s a common concern amongst both husbands and wives that a failing business could impact them personally. If your spouse has considerable business debt, you may be asking yourself how this impacts you. It’s important to understand how business debt works in general and also how debt works in a marriage and divorce. When…