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To figure out a fair child support payment in Florida, the court looks at the non-custodial parent's income. Your income can include your salary and wages, but it also includes other sources that you might not necessarily think of as income. Here's a look at what...
Divorce is among the most stressful events that a person can go through. It's enough to separate from a loved one and give up on the hopes and dreams that were developed and held jointly; the involvement of the courts and the legal system only increases the anxiety...
Adultery affects many marriages, with 25% of men and 15% of women reporting they have engaged in an extramarital affair. Some marriages rocked by one partner’s – or both partners’ – unfaithfulness can survive and become stronger in its aftermath. Yet, if your spouse...
When couples in Florida decide to get married, divorce is usually the last thing on their mind. However, as the divorce rate increases for each subsequent marriage a person enters, the possibility of divorce is something they need to consider. How the past affects the...
Divorcing couples in Florida do not need to always take a contentious route to the end of their marriage. There are other options, such as collaborative divorce, that allow couples to negotiate and come to an agreement in a more peaceful environment. What is a...
People in Florida likely know that about half of American marriages end in divorce. There are many different ways to try to make a marriage work. Some officiants require couples to attend premarital counseling before the ceremony. One other strategy that couples are...
In Florida child custody disputes, mediation could be a term that divorced spouses encounter. Mediation refers to settling legal matters with an unbiased third party. Mediation has many benefits, such as coming to an agreement without court fines or taking up time. If...
Aiming for sole legal custody can have its benefits for parents in Florida. Once a parent has sole legal custody of their child, they can raise their child and make decisions without dealing with input from their former spouse. However, getting sole legal custody can...
Couples who are facing divorce in Florida may have to confront a great deal of emotional, mental and physical stress. However, one of the biggest hurdles to overcome when divorce is eminent is navigating financial issues such as the division of assets. If you're going...
Divorce is more than the end of a marriage. It's also the start of the next phase of your life. There will be a lot of changes and adjustments to make. Besides negotiating (or litigating) a fair property division settlement and child custody plan, you can take steps...