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Going through divorce as a business owner can certainly make things more complicated when it comes to asset division. In some cases, the business counts as a marital asset, so your ex may have a claim to a portion of the company’s value based on their contributions or...
A parenting plan established when adults divorce or separate divides parental rights and responsibilities. Typically, each parent has a certain amount of time-sharing. Both parents should make reasonable efforts to abide by the overall breakdown of time-sharing and...
Being named the father of a child comes with serious, often permanent legal obligations. In Florida, once a paternity order enters the record, whether through the courts or by signing paperwork, the law gives you very few opportunities to walk it back. But does final...
It’s unlikely that many divorcing couples look forward to long and messy court proceedings. Months spent in a courtroom while every aspect of their personal life is made public is an uncomfortable prospect. Divorce mediation is becoming an increasingly popular form of...
Child support orders are designed to reflect the financial needs of a child and the ability of both of their separated, divorced or never-married parents to contribute to those needs. Initial orders for support are crafted based on the court’s understanding of those...
In a post earlier this year, we discussed the potential tax implications of dividing assets in divorce. Other aspects of divorce can also have tax consequences. Overlooking the tax consequences now can cost you big -- sometimes for years to come. Here is what to watch...
When navigating the emotional landscape of separation or divorce, the well-being of your child is often the top priority. But what happens when your co-parent exhibits narcissistic tendencies? Co-parenting with someone like this can be mentally challenging and...
The more success people enjoy during marriage, the more difficult it may be to divorce. Personal resources are often complicating factors during divorce proceedings. Spouses have to determine what assets they share, what those assets are worth and how to divide them...
Marriage comes with many legal assumptions. For instance, a child born during a marriage may be automatically presumed to be the husband's child. It may seem straightforward, but it is not always that simple in real life. Sometimes, doubts arise. The mother, the...
Parents who go through a divorce have to determine how they’ll work as a team to raise their children. Most parents will have a parenting time schedule set, but it’s not always possible for both parents to focus solely on the children during their parenting time. ...