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Child custody is often a tricky and contentious part of a divorce. Custody issues can be a long, drawn-out process, so considering going through mediation in Florida is a feasible option, especially if you and your estranged spouse are not far apart on most issues....
Guidelines issued by the state of Florida determine the amounts of child support that parents owe to custodial parents. Their income and various expenses factor into the calculation to arrive at an amount that a parent could conceivably manage to pay. Sizable lottery...
For parents in Florida dealing with child custody and support issues, it is important to understand the expenses that child support payments can cover. While each state has different rules for the types of expenses covered by child support, the basic expenses covered...
Divorce is a difficult and emotional process in Florida. It can be hard to go through this alone, so coaching may be the answer you're looking for if you're finding it hard to cope with your divorce. Read on to learn more. What is coaching? Coaching is a process that...
Prenuptial agreements in Florida give you a lot of control over how you and your spouse will divide assets in a divorce. You can even include other stipulations like whether alimony is an option and what expectations are for each partner in the marriage. There are,...
A Florida judge, who's typically a complete stranger, will get to decide how much support you owe or receive for your children. This is why it's important to prepare to go before a judge. How you present yourself and your understanding of the system will go a long...
One of the most challenging parts of child custody arrangements is when one parent wants to move. There are many reasons for such a move-- getting a better job, changing to a different school system, and so on-- and the laws and rules governing what happens to...
During a divorce, one person may earn more and have more retirement savings than his or her soon-to-be-ex-spouse. This is typically a conflict of a person's well-being because Social Security benefits in retirement are based on prior wages and lifetime earnings....
If you and your ex have recently split up, you will have to determine child custody. Custody matters in Florida can be simple or complex. However, child custody can have dramatic effects on children that you might not realize. What can children learn from joint...
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...