If you owe a significant amount of back child support, or if your ex fails to make payments, it is important to go over the potential consequences associated with back support and enforcement actions that can follow, such as the interception of tax refunds, the loss...
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How can you reduce stress during the divorce process?
Divorce may be a time of new beginnings, but the stress of the process itself can make you tired and frustrated. Learning how to effectively deal with your anxiety can help you stay focused and hard at work even during this tumultuous time. Open up to others According...
Are you looking at parental alienation?
Parental alienation is a real issue many divorcing couples face. On top of that, by the time you see the more obvious signs, it is often too late to actually take action to stop the damage of parental alienation from taking root. Instead, you should keep an eye out...
Is it best to tell your child about divorce sooner?
As a parent getting a divorce in the near future, you likely have questions about when and how you should break the news. You may get conflicting information about whether it is better to tell your child sooner or to wait. The answer is unfortunately not very...
How do you stay safe during a hostile divorce?
Divorcing couples may understandably have tension between each other during the proceedings; but in worse situations, there may be a risk to your life or safety. In these kinds of cases, you may want to lean on the force of law to put distance between you and your...
Do Florida courts still award permanent alimony?
For years, Florida lawmakers have been trying to pass into law a bill that would end permanent alimony, leaving you to wonder, does the state still award lifetime spousal support? In short, the answer is yes. However, in matters of divorce, anything is rarely so cut...
Requirements for driver license reinstatement
There are numerous reasons why the court may order a driver’s license suspension. This means that the driver’s license is not in effect for a certain amount of time, and the driver may not operate a vehicle. Depending on the reason for the suspension, the driver may...
Can “nesting” make our post-divorce living situation easier?
Parenting after a divorce is challenging for many reasons. Chiefly among them is that even though you are legally separated from your spouse, you will still remain a partner with him or her so long as you are raising your children. This is because it is likely that...
How can gray divorce impact your finances?
In the event of a gray divorce, you may begin to worry more than before about your new financial situation. Divorce later in life can lead to multiple unique complications, especially with insurance and healthcare benefits. Learning more about what some common...
Sharing the cost of kids’ activities after divorce
If you have children, you know the cost of sports, dance, music lessons and other extracurriculars represents a significant expense. When you and your spouse decide to end your marriage, you may have concerns about continuing to fund those activities. Review these...