More Florida couples are opting to sign prenuptial agreements before they get married in an effort to protect themselves and provide some certainty in the event of a divorce. These agreements can be helpful, and they can keep a couple from having to go through a...
Month: September 2021
Child custody and the nesting approach
Child custody is one of the most difficult elements to resolve in a divorce in Florida, and it can be logistically complex as well as emotionally draining for everyone involved. An approach called nesting might make things easier. In nesting, rather than the child...
Handling retroactive child support
The child support amount guidelines for the state of Florida determine how much the payor should give to their child for financial support and how and when a child support order can be modified. If you're a Florida resident and need to know how to modify your child...
Can you still create a prenup after marriage?
Prenuptial agreements have been common for the past couple of decades. That doesn't mean that they're without controversy, though. Sometimes, Florida residents think that prenups represent a cynical attitude toward the institution of marriage. The counterpoint to this...
Why shuttle mediation might not be the wisest option
Florida couples who want to negotiate a settlement in their divorce might consider mediation. However, before committing, it is important to understand when certain strategies could prove less effective than others. For example, if the spouses meet separately with the...
Forensics accounting and the rising cost of divorce
Divorce has gotten more expensive, and residents of Florida may want to learn more about the reasons. The overall divorce rate has declined in the United States, but for couples age 50 and older, the rate has more than doubled. What does this mean for married business...