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Some of the most difficult cases for family law judges to broker are those that involve one parent petitioning the courts to move away with their child. It's never easy for them to tell a mom or dad that the days of them sharing one week on and another week off is...
If the average American were asked what the leading cause of relationship problems was in the United States, they'd likely admit that it has to do with financial discussions. What many likely wouldn't know is what researchers at SunTrust Bank found out. They...
One of the big questions divorcing couples face is whether to sell the family home. There is no right or wrong answer, as it depends on many circumstances. However, the conventional wisdom is often to sell and split the proceeds.Below is a hypothetical case that may...
The idea of one spouse paying another a certain amount of money to support them so that they could continue to live the same lifestyle post-divorce that they did while married is a concept that originated in England. Although the idea of alimony or spousal support was...
As a business owner, you may have heard a lot about prenuptial agreements and how it is important for business owners to get them. However, you may have reservations about sitting down with the person you are going to marry and discussing something that is decidedly...
For umarried fathers, it's necessary for them to establish paternity before before they can request custody or be ordered to pay child support. For mothers, it's established at birth.In Florida, a dad can voluntarily acknowledge that he's the father of a child by...
The Center for Retirement Research at Boston College released a report late last month. Its researchers concluded that it's becoming increasingly difficult for divorcing spouses to maintain their retirement accounts.They also argued that having to divide up a home at...
You've probably heard a line to a famous song sung many times before — "breaking up is hard to do." When writing those lyrics, the songwriter was most likely referring to the emotional baggage that comes with leaving a boyfriend or girlfriend behind. It's...
Custody X Change recently conducted a study aimed at determining which states offer dads the best chance of acquiring shared custody post-divorce. Its researchers found that Florida is one of few states where fathers routinely are awarded 50 percent custody. Other...
Divorce is a difficult time, even if you and your spouse are in relative agreement about the separation. Conflict is common in many divorces, but it does not have to be that way. There are many types of solutions that can help you and your spouse avoid conflict and...