People who are going through a divorce know that finances are often a primary concern. For those who share children, financial matters will continue to be a focal point even when the divorce is done. This is because raising children is expensive. It’s usually best...
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Year: 2021
Can you get a DUI for driving hungover?
You know it isn’t safe to drive after you’ve been drinking, and you don’t want to take any chances with your life -- or anybody else’s safety. Your designated driver bailed, so you slept on your best friend’s couch instead of driving home last night. You may want to...
How will divorce affect your teenage children?
As parents, you might assume that your youngest children will suffer most during divorce because they cannot understand it. You might think your older kids know that relationships do not always work out, especially if they have started dating themselves. Research...
Signs your spouse is preparing for divorce
Many spouses may say that their marriage is going great, then be completely shocked when they receive divorce papers. Often, once a spouse files for divorce, there is very little the other can do to repair things. Divorce rates have been increasing for some time, and...
It’s time to put together your school-year custody schedule
Determining how you’re going to divide child custody during the school year can be tough, especially if you and your ex-spouse are in the middle of a divorce and will need to raise your child as single parents. Trying to split time with your child during the school...
Understanding the grounds for alimony modification in Florida
Alimony is awarded when the court is convinced there is a need for spousal support following a divorce. It's often a highly contentious issue, so most couples hope to never revisit the conflict once everything is settled. An alimony award can be permanent or...
3 signs that you need a post-decree custody modification
No matter how careful you are while creating it, your parenting plan isn't going to always work for your family. Sometimes, you have unique situations that deviate from your daily life. Other times, your family experiences substantial changes that require an update to...
What happens to your driver’s license after a Florida DUI arrest?
Having alcohol in your bloodstream when you drive will impact how safe you are at the wheel. High levels of alcohol can increase your reaction time, impair your judgment and might even make you fall asleep at the wheel. Impaired drivers are responsible for a...
Florida alimony reform measures fail again
Permanent alimony (typically paid to an ex-spouse until they remarry or die) remains an option for Florida family law courts and divorcing couples for now, despite continued efforts to do away with it. Florida state legislators adjourned the 2021 session without...
Should you worry about the 7-year itch?
If you’re married, you’ve probably heard of the seven-year itch -- that point in your marriage where you or your spouse may suddenly wonder what it would be like to reclaim your freedom and be single again. Is it really something to worry about? Is the seven-year itch...