Rates of divorce and remarriage in later years are high in Florida. According to the AARP, Florida remains the number one state for retirees to move to, offering two big desirables: warm weather and low taxes. Getting divorced in older years is much more common...
Child support is enforced at the state and local level. In Florida, both parents are obligated to provide financial support to their children, whether they are married or not. There is a lot of misinformation about child support, and many people do not understand how...
Each state has its own rules about how property is handled and divided in a divorce. Nine states, known as community property states, have everything incurred by either spouse during marriage divided equally. Other states divide everything “fairly” in a process called equitable distribution of...
Have you and your spouse decided to split up, but you haven’t filed for divorce? This is common because many couples believe that getting a divorce will be a long and expensive process. But, a divorce can be relatively simple depending on the circumstances. When...
Feelings and attitudes can change during the course of a divorce or child custody and support cases. Even when proceedings start out as friendly and cooperative, feelings can quickly change if the court orders changes in child support, alimony, or the division of property in...
If you have a child or a loved one with a developmental disability who is not totally incapacitated, becoming a guardian advocate may help you protect their interests. As their parent or loved one, you may be used to making most of the important life...