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Many Florida parents who are of different faiths go on to get a divorce. A contentious question often arises regarding in which religion the child will be raised by the custodial parent. If the parents are unable to agree, the court will be left in a position in which...
In some child custody cases, people choose to go through mediation in an effort to reach a child custody and visitation agreement with the other parent. In the event an agreement is reached through mediation, the agreement can then be filed with the court, and it will...
Since life circumstances change, it is sometimes necessary to seek a modification to a previously issued custody order. Child custody orders can be modified as they are always supposed to reflect what is in the child's best interests. If a change is warranted in order...
If you are preparing to divorce in Florida, you and your spouse may want to consider a collaborative divorce. In a collaborative process, you and your spouse will work together as a team focused on resolving all issues in a manner that is fair to both of you....
Before filing for divorce, Florida artists should be aware that their artwork is usually considered an asset in divorce proceedings. Works created before a marriage or after separation or divorce are usually not considered as part of the marital assets, although...
Despite it being one of the most recommended means of settling a divorce case, mediation is still an unknown for many divorcing couples in Florida. The belief that every divorce involves prolonged and ugly court battles does not have to be the situation for everyone....
Florida spouses who are going through divorce may find that hiring the services of a mental health professional can be beneficial to understanding and expressing their emotions, talking through their problems and maintaining relationships. Mental health professionals...
Under Florida law, alimony is a type of payment that is given from one ex-spouse to another after a divorce. These payments are intended to prevent one of the spouses from losing the standard of living that he or she had become accustomed to during the marriage....
Divorce is often a complicated and expensive process for many couples. By fighting about child custody, alimony and property division issues, some end up spending exorbitant amounts of money on legal fees. Fortunately, by avoiding a few common mistakes, couples in...
The interaction of credit and the maintenance of credit ratings can be substantially more complex inside a marriage. It is common for married couples in Florida to set up joint accounts with some lenders, and the liability for these accounts will often stay with the...