Anything legal requires documentation. This includes a divorce. The courts will require you to produce quite a few depending on the type of divorce. In some cases, they don't only ask you for financial documents. You will need to produce what they ask for or have a...
Family Law
Three ways to establish paternity in Florida
Paternity has personal, financial and legal implications for parents and children. Identifying the father not only gives the child the opportunity to experience a paternal relationship, but it also gives the child access to crucial resources, such as child support,...
Laws regarding the division of property when you divorce
Couples who divorce in Florida sometimes argue bitterly over the division of their property. However, Florida laws address the distribution of assets by mandating their equitable distribution. Understanding the difference between equitable and equal distribution can...
What not to post on social media during a divorce
When your marriage fails, you may have feelings of anger, confusion and emotional exhaustion that you wish to share with friends and family via your preferred social networking platform. Even if Facebook, Instagram or TikTok is your go-to outlet for self-expression,...
The biggest mistakes parents make while divorcing
Divorce is difficult for everyone involved, and if you have children when you split from your spouse, minimizing the stress they feel as a result of your split may be among your priorities. You may not be able to completely eliminate the emotional toll your divorce...
How to handle co-parenting?
When emotions are high during the process of your divorce, the idea of co-parenting with your ex may feel daunting. By refocusing your thoughts and understanding that the co-parenting arrangements benefit your children, you will see that a healthy, cooperative...
Signs of a toxic marriage
Toxic marriages often end when the victimized spouse takes action. However, it may take a while for this action to happen as people in toxic marriages may not know they are. There are many examples of toxic behavior within a marriage that range from subtle to severe....
4 tips for maintaining good mental health during divorce
Mental health professionals use the Holmes-Rahe Scale to measure the stressfulness of major life events. On this scale, divorce ranks second, placing only after the death of a close loved one. Consequently, if you are thinking of ending your marriage, you should...
Divorce can lead to parenting problems
Divorces are difficult for the whole family. The changing dynamics between the parents also mean big adjustments in their children’s lives. Therefore, the ex-spouses need to remain loving and present and work hard to avoid the top parenting problems that arise...
4 ways to keep your divorce amicable
Ending a marriage is painful, but it does not have to be the bitter, drawn-out process people often make it out to be. It can be a relatively peaceful, amicable process - as long as parties are willing to pursue that outcome. If this sounds like the route you want to...
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