You have been financially dependent on your spouse for the last few years of your marriage, the idea of separating can be very intimidating. After all, you don't have a career to support yourself with currently and may not have many assets held solely in your name....
Some men have immediate legal protection after the birth of their child because of their marital status. In Florida, married men automatically have parental rights, including the right to have their name included on the birth certificate. Unmarried fathers have the...
Divorce is a time of uncertainty, as you don't know what a judge will rule or how your ex will react to the process. There are certain things you simply cannot predict unless you have an ironclad prenuptial agreement with your spouse. However, you can develop a better...
When you’re considering going through with a divorce, you are also probably thinking about the process and what it’s going to take to separate from your spouse. Depending on your circumstances, a divorce can be simple or may be complex and time consuming. That’s why...
Part of estate planning may include choosing a potential guardian for your child. You hope that nothing will happen and you will be around to raise them until they are 18, but you also recognize that this doesn't always happen, and you want to make sure that you have...
Twenty years ago, people would likely consider it an insult if you told them that you wanted a prenuptial agreement after proposing to them. People thought it was an indication you distrusted their intentions or that you didn't expect the marriage to last. These days,...
You can go to the bookstore to find an introductory guide to estate planning or even download pre-made forms right off the internet. While these may seem like clever ways to beat the system, estate planning without professional support can lead to major issues. Those...
When parents living in Florida end their relationship, regardless of their marital status, they will often have to share parental responsibilities. During a divorce or in the aftermath of a breakup, parents need to create a parenting plan that establishes their...
If you and your spouse have decided to separate, now is the time to think about child custody. While you won’t need to have an official agreement in place until your divorce is finalized, this is the perfect opportunity to work out a custody schedule that works. You...
Florida divorces can end up in court when spouses don't agree on the major details. You have to determine how to split your property with your ex. If you have minor children together, there will also be custody and support issues to negotiate. Many couples, still...