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....
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What effects does child custody have on children?
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...
What to know about prenuptial agreements
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...
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...
Get organized to protect your assets in a divorce
It's never easy to go through a divorce. When you have a lot of assets in Florida and a vindictive ex, things can become complicated. The first step to protect your assets through the divorce process is to get more organized. Take an inventory of your assets You...
How to prepare before filing for divorce
Florida residents who have decided to end their marriage will have to prepare before they file. Preparation can be one of the key factors in reducing the emotional and financial toll divorce can take on someone. Emotional preparation Before filing for divorce, it is...