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Florida Couples May Need To Attend A Parenting Course Prior To Divorce
In Florida, most couples with minor children who decide to get divorced must complete a parenting class before that divorce can be finalized. Intended to help educate and assist parents in minimizing the emotional impact that divorce can have on children, this course, which is known as the Parent Education and Family Stabilization class,… Read More »
Designating Pick-Up And Drop-Off Responsibilities In Your Parenting Plan
Before a family law judge finalizes a divorce where a couple share children, the parents of those children will be required to submit a parenting plan to the court. This plan details how parenting time will be divided between the parties, as well as how parents will share decision-making responsibility about things like religion,… Read More »
The Penalties For Missing Child Support Payments
Parents who separate or divorce are still obligated to support their children. This often takes the form of a legal order, requiring one parent to pay child support to the other. While situations can change and a parent may find him or herself unable or unwilling to pay those amounts, they should be aware… Read More »
Your Divorce Checklist
Ending a marriage can be both legally and emotionally complicated. One of the best ways to make this process go as smoothly as possible is to have a plan in place when setting out. We’ve included a few steps that can help you when preparing for your own divorce, but if you still need… Read More »
What Happens If I Can’t Pay Child Support?
Child support payments are court ordered and legally obligate a child’s parent to financially support that child. Most awards are decided during divorce hearings, or at the end of a romantic relationship and will need to be paid on a fixed schedule until a child turns 18 years old. A person’s financial situation, however,… Read More »
Recent Attempts At Alimony Reform In Florida
A comprehensive alimony reform measure was recently adopted by Florida lawmakers in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, although the bill has yet to be signed by the governor. If enacted, this law could have significant repercussions for divorcing couples across the state. To learn more about the changes made by these… Read More »
Preparing For An Uncontested Divorce
Uncontested divorces, in which both parties agree on the terms of their divorce, tend to be resolved much more quickly and with less expense than contested divorces. With an uncontested divorce, however, a couple must have worked out a property division agreement, come to a resolution on alimony, and if the parties share children,… Read More »
Adding A Father To A Child’s Birth Certificate
When a child’s parents aren’t married at the time of the birth, the father’s name will only be included on the certificate if both parties request it immediately. Fortunately, even for those who decide not to put a father’s name on the birth certificate at the time of the birth, there are other ways… Read More »
What If My Spouse Refuses To Sign Our Divorce Papers?
Failing to sign divorce papers does have consequences, as it can delay the finalization of your divorce. Courts will not, however, make someone stay married just because his or her spouse refuses to sign the divorce papers. While it can make the process a lot more time-consuming and frustrating, a person can still get… Read More »
Protecting Your Credit Score During Divorce
While many people expect the divorce process to be at least somewhat costly, few realize that it can also affect their financial futures for years to come. Divorce can, for instance, end up negatively impacting a person’s credit report. Below are a few tips that can help divorcing couples protect their credit scores. For… Read More »
