Florida men may face unique challenges and pressures during their divorces. Unfortunately, they often make mistakes during the divorce process that can have significant negative consequences. Letting emotions rule the divorce process Divorce can be a highly emotional...
Giving Men An Equal Voice In Divorce
Year: 2023
How the lack of a father impacts a child
Florida law generally allows parents of either gender to have access to their kids after a divorce or separation. This is because the state recognizes that children generally do better when they have both parents in their lives. Let's take a closer look at some of the...
Paying child support when you’re in the military
Members of the military are required to provide financial support for their children after a divorce or separation. This is true whether you are serving in Florida, in another state or in another country. The structure of a payment plan depends on whether a formal...
How can divorce impact your credit score?
Divorce in Florida is always stressful, but most people only think of its immediate impact. In addition to the emotional effects of divorce, there are also financial repercussions to consider. One of those worries is whether divorce can affect your credit score....
Alternating custody alternatives for Florida fathers
Alternating weeks has to be one of the most common custody arrangements available to Florida fathers after divorce. This is where the kids will go back and forth between parents in an even 50/50 custody split, spending seven days with one parent and seven days with...
Straight talk for men about child support and custody matters
Although no one disputes the importance of a traditional family, today’s reality means that some things need to change. Many more fathers in Florida are gaining or sharing custody and need help and support from family and community alike. Child support in Florida In...
How Florida fathers can ask for a child support modification
Florida fathers who have been through a divorce with young children know the impact of child support. They can make a huge difference in caring for your child. But it can have a less positive effect on the parent who is making the payments. Child support orders can be...
What you should know about DNA paternity testing
If Florida men have any questions about whether they are a father of a child, a DNA paternity test can help. This type of testing is helpful when a woman surprises a man with news about having their child or when a man has believed for a period of time that they are....
Financial consequences of a gray divorce
In Florida and around the country, gray divorce is often used to refer to a divorce after age 50. Since couples who get divorced when they are older are near or past retirement age, these types can be especially financially devastating. While both spouses might face a...
Tax issues related to divorce
Dissolving your marriage may trigger a number of taxable events that you may need to account for. If you have to sell your Florida home pursuant to a divorce, it may result in paying capital gains taxes in addition to any transaction fees that your local government...