Divorce often brings financial challenges, particularly when it comes to alimony. For parents, durational alimony can significantly shape their post-divorce lives. This form of spousal support, designed for moderate-length marriages, can substantially impact their...
Year: 2024
The hidden costs of hurricane damage: What your insurance may not cover
When a hurricane hits, the visible destruction often overshadows the hidden financial burdens that follow. Your insurance might cover some damage, but many of these expenses can leave you struggling. Here are the costs people often miss and what you can do about them:...
What to do if the insurance company denies your claim
Dealing with hurricane damage can already be stressful. Having your insurance claim denied can add to that stress more. Here are a few things you can do if you ever face a denied insurance claim. Know your rights The Florida Homeowner Claims Bill of Rights outlines...
Coping with the challenges of a gray divorce
Gray divorce, the phenomenon where couples split up after the age of 50, can be a particularly challenging experience. If you are going through this process, you are not alone – gray divorce cases have risen steadily in recent years. Below are tips on how to cope with...
How does cohabitation affect alimony?
In Florida, a person paying alimony has the right to ask for a review and potential change of the agreement if they think the person getting alimony is now living with a new partner. However, it is up to the person paying alimony to present a convincing case to the...
Moving on from your divorce
Divorce can be challenging and emotionally draining. However, it is essential to remember that life goes on, and you have the power to rebuild and thrive. Below are practical tips to help you move forward after your divorce and start your journey toward healing. Focus...
Overcoming bias: Advocating for fathers’ rights in custody battles
Historically, family courts have often favored mothers when awarding child custody. This bias stems from outdated beliefs that mothers are naturally better caregivers. As a father, you may worry about how gender bias in family courts could affect your chances of...
Can you seek sole parental responsibility of your child in Florida?
A divorce can happen for many reasons. Some spouses may have irreconcilable differences. In other cases, a marriage may end due to abuse, neglect or because of one spouse’s habits. If parents face these situations, it could harm them and their children. Therefore,...
Essential guide to shared custody plans
Divorce might signal the end of your marriage, but it also marks the start of a lifelong co-parenting journey with your former spouse. Together, you will continue to provide the loving care your children deserve despite living in separate households. Embarking on a...
How does relocation affect child custody agreements?
Relocation can throw a monkey wrench into an otherwise stable child timesharing arrangement. When a parent decides to move, it can disrupt established parenting schedules. As such, it’s important to know what to expect and how to respond to avoid legal trouble....
