Buying a home is a major milestone in many people's lives; one that is both rewarding and stressful. When it comes time to apply for a mortgage, as most of us have to do, surprising things can affect what a person may or may not qualify to receive. One such factor...
Month: October 2016
More Money, More Problems: On “Good Fortune” Child Support
The wealthy hip-hop artist, Flo Rida, said he wasn't the child's father. A DNA test, though, said otherwise. And suddenly he found himself obliged to pay child support.The mother, however, wasn't going to settle just for funds to cover formula and diapers. Since Flo...
Are there alternative child support plans for high-wage earners?
Child support payments are often a source of contention between parents, but when we think of child support battles, it is usually in the context of parents who are scraping to get by. The other end of the income spectrum is also prone to its share of child support...
Why more couples are now more open-minded about prenups
The unfortunate reality when it comes to prenuptial agreements is that some couples who would otherwise stand to benefit from executing this legally binding document often opt not to do so owing to certain preconceived notions. Specifically, they view it as being...
Q&A: How are assets divided for divorce in Florida?
We spend a large part of our lives finding the perfect house, the right vehicle, and the furniture we want. After years of building a life through hard work it can be scary to think of it all taken away in divorce. Therefore it is helpful to know how state laws impact...