Florida law does allow your spouse to seek alimony payments as part of a final divorce settlement. Depending on the facts of your case, you may need to make payments to your spouse for quite some time. However, it's also possible that you'll only need to make payments...
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How fathers can get custody of their children
Fathers in Florida may feel like they are fighting an uphill battle when trying to get custody of their children. Historically, many courts have granted the majority of custody rights to the mother. However, fathers have the same custody rights as the child's mother....
Behaviors that often predict divorce in Florida
Men who experience divorce in Florida can feel trauma, heartbreak and stress. Few people enter into a happy marriage expecting it to end in divorce. However, some factors predict when a marriage is at risk of falling apart. Domestic violence Sexual, emotional,...
Top 3 mistakes men make during their divorce
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...
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...
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....
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...
Post-divorce planning for stay-at-home parents
Divorce is a challenge for all involved, but it can be particularly difficult for stay-at-home parents. Often out of the workforce for many years and financially dependent on their Florida spouse, they will often need to make major changes after the end of their...
Overcoming your spouse’s objection to a divorce
Florida law allows you to get divorced for just about any reason that you can think of. Therefore, even if your spouse doesn't want to end the marriage, there is little that can stop you from following through with your intention to do so. However, this doesn't mean...
