Though it might sound strange, divorce is becoming more and more of a financial decision rather than a relationship one—and some couples are considering it as an option because of the Affordable Care Act, or “Obamacare.” The reason is that the subsidized insurance premiums will be lower for individuals rather than couples. Whether this was […]
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Legal Separation vs. Divorce: Understanding the Difference
How are divorce and legal separation different? The main element that distinguishes the legal separation from divorce is that in legal separation the couple opts to live separately but then they remain legally married. In case of divorce there is a complete understanding between the parties that they want the dissolution of their marriage. What […]
When Marriage Is Not A Legal Marriage
Many people get married every single day, and go on to have long and happy partnerships. However, in some cases, this does not happen. When one or both parties who have entered into a marriage want the marriage to end, they will normally assume they need to file for divorce. But in some cases, there […]
Relocation after Divorce Can Disrupt the Family
Going through a divorce is often a particularly difficult and painful time, for both parents and children. Once the divorce is finalized, however, it is usually a great relief for everyone. The whole family can start to rebuild and heal in their new situation, which obviously means adjusting to two different households. If the status […]
Appealed Alimony
Florida Alimony Case Summaries In Smith v Smith, 38 Fla. L. Weekly D637, The District Court of Appeal denied a former husband’s petition to terminate his alimony obligation on the grounds that the former wife was residing with another in a supportive relationship where the parties had entered into a marital settlement agreement that provided that alimony […]
Child Custody Advice for the Recently Divorced
Getting the answer for every question of a child and providing them with the proper life is one of the hardest tasks for both divorced couples. Both the custodial and non-custodial parent should consider the below mentioned advice which can guide them through their job. Advice for The Parent Who Is Having Child Custody: The […]
Children Need The Most Protection During Divorce
Children are invariably the innocent victims when their parents find it necessary to end a marriage. When divorce happens, the family home that the children have known and been raised in is turned upside down forever. Whether they are going to live with Mom or Dad is a question that haunts most children of divorcing […]
Complimentary Consultation with a Family Lawyer
In most cases, decisions to separate or file for divorce are fueled by emotion. When a marriage dissolves, in most cases, the law gets to decide the extent of financial obligation for both parties. If children are part of the equation, the percentage becomes even more complex. Each individual’s monthly income is reviewed in determining […]
Protecting Children When Sharing Their Care
Every family is different, and thus every divorce is different. No matter what the reasons for the divorce are, two individuals have their separate personalities and desires, and these can determine how easy or hard the whole divorce process will be. Some couples have an amicable approach because both parties feel the same way and […]
Protecting the Family during Divorce
Couples often think they are doing the right thing when they try to stay together for the sake of the children. They believe that the children would rather have both their parents living under the same roof than any other option. Research has shown that children simply want their parents to be happy, and if […]