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Do I need a prenup?
If you got engaged recently, you may be wondering if you need a prenuptial agreement. It can seem cold-hearted to think about splitting up before you begin the marriage. In fact, the opposite is true. The discussions that go into preparing a prenuptial document can...
Debts and assets must be divided in a divorce
A divorce is a major emotional and financial event for any couple as it impacts literally every aspect of their individual and joint lives. When it comes time to get into the nitty-gritty of negotiations on a property division settlement, a lot of energy may be paid...
Taking a 401k disbursement in a divorce
It goes without saying that a divorce brings with it a certain amount of uncertainty. This is especially true for those people in Sarasota who were not the primary income earners in their marital homes. Adjusting to life without the consistency of their ex-spouse's...
Is Mexico a child abduction treaty partner with the US?
You may not have much of a warning in cases of parental child abduction across country borders. Your spouse could abscond with your children during an international family trip, for example. This could expose your family to a jurisdictional custody issue. There are...
Complex versus uncontested divorce
Divorce rates in the United States are dropping for Millennial couples; however, according to the Wall Street Journal, divorce is becoming more common for seniors, resulting in a rising number of grey divorces. These splits may result in complex divorces due to a long...
What Should I Know About Alimony?
In case you are currently involved in a divorce suit in Sarasota, Florida, then you should be familiar with the legal term; alimony. In case you are facing a divorce case, then the court in its discretion may see it fitting to award support to your spouse upon...
Do you need tips on how to be a successful co-parent?
When you became a parent, you likely never thought about what it would be like to act as a co-parent to your child with your soon-to-be-ex-spouse. Yet, here you are, in the middle of a divorce trying to create a new life for yourself and your child in Florida. To help...
Relocating with children across state lines
When a Florida family court judge awards custody of a couple's children, he or she bases the decision on the circumstances at the time of a divorce. Several years later, however, a parent may accept a new job or a promotion in another state and need to relocate. In...
How difficult is it to modify a child custody order?
If you are like most people, you think that your divorce and all of its provisions become final once the court issues its final divorce decree. This is not always the case, however, especially when it comes to post-divorce issues involving your children. Chapter 61 of...
Changing a custody order
After Florida parents receive their custody arrangement, they may think this arrangement is permanent. However, there may be times when it is necessary to change the custody order. In this situation, it is important for parents to understand when a modification is a...
