Those going through a divorce often have sizeable to-do lists. Knowing the paperwork necessary for divorce may help couples work through their lists faster and move on to life's next chapter sooner. National Family Solutions explains what documents divorcing couples...
Child support modifications: the cost of raising teenagers
If you finished Florida divorce proceedings a few years ago and worked out the kinks of a parenting plan, you may believe that going to court is in the past. However, now that you have teenagers, current child support no longer covers expenses. As a result, you may go...
What should you know about prenuptial agreements?
While it is not a subject loving couples are in a hurry to discuss, it is crucial that you and your partner talk about finances before getting married. You may even consider implementing a prenuptial agreement to help with asset division in case of divorce. Prenups...
What is lump-sum alimony?
If you are thinking about divorcing your spouse, you may have some concerns about supporting yourself on a single income. While you are likely to receive an equitable share of your marital estate, pursuing spousal support may help you make ends meet. Most divorcing...
Is your spouse tracking you with technology?
When you have trouble in your marriage or have separated from your spouse, he or she may attempt to control you with technology. These actions impact your privacy and may put you in danger. Learn how the prevalence of spyware and other stalking strategies may affect...
Florida divorce: Gifts, inheritances and household items
Even though both divorces and marriages saw a national decline in the decade between 2010 and 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, the former still takes place. The U.S. Census Bureau also reports that the 2018 divorce rate in Florida was approximately 8%, close...
Father involvement versus father absence
Traditionally, research on family dynamics has focused on fathers' absence and the effects, usually negative, that this has on children. Recently, researchers have focused more on involved fatherhood and the effects that it has on children. The data consistently...
Take steps to prepare for financial independence
During the divorce process, people usually need to disentangle their finances. This can sometimes be a complicated process. There are several steps that people should take to prepare their finances for this new stage in their lives. The first thing that people may...
How can you tell if your spouse is hiding assets?
When going through divorce, the last thing you want to do is make the process harder on yourself. On its own even in the best of circumstances, divorce will cost you a lot of time, money and peace of mind. Unfortunately, there are some spouses who would try to use...
Considerations before filing a child support modification
The divorce process has its complexities, but having children complicates things further. No matter when the courts finalize the divorce, it is reasonable to assume that you or your ex-spouse has child support payments to make to the other. Once the courts decide on...
