It doesn’t matter how you received them, whether by mail or by a process server knocking on your door. What matters, when you receive divorce papers from your spouse, is how you respond. You may be reeling emotionally. Or perhaps you knew this was coming and are...
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Year: 2022
What becomes of the vacation home during divorce?
Divorce can be difficult even if it’s what you want. Aspects of your life that you’d hoped to keep may be subject to change – including the status of your vacation home. Co-own, buy out or sell Many Floridians own out-of-state vacation properties. When it’s time to...
Can you still move after a divorce?
You and your spouse have a child together, and you’re getting divorced. You expect to share time with that child after the marital split, and you know that this is generally what the court prefers. It is also what you would prefer, as you want your child to still be...
When are you still eligible for TRICARE after divorce?
If your soon-to-be-ex is an active or retired member of the military and you aren’t, it’s crucial to know which spousal military benefits you can keep and which you’ll lose once the divorce is final. If you and are getting health insurance through your spouse’s...
2 mistakes parents make with time-sharing arrangements
The emotional stress that comes with a divorce can be overwhelming, more so when the couple shares a child. As a result, tussles over time-sharing can only complicate the situation. It is important to understand that your actions before, during and after the divorce...
Do you need a new parenting plan for the school year?
The school year is fast approaching if it hasn’t started already. With so many changes every year, you might have gone into this next season of life thinking that your parenting plan was in good shape, but you may quickly realize that it needs some changes. School...
Should I settle my divorce or go to court?
Divorce is typically devastating and challenging regardless of the issues that led to the end of a once-loving relationship. But, in most cases, spouses try to make the process less painful, time-consuming and expensive. Statistics show that fewer than 10% of divorces...
What is collaborative divorce and how does it work?
It’s not uncommon for people trapped in broken marriages to fear the idea of divorce. Especially if your marriage is broken but not abusive, you may hesitate to walk away. After all, there’s no shortage of horror stories about awful divorces. Still, for every horror...
Can you keep your long-accustomed lifestyle after divorce?
Will you be able to continue the lifestyle you have long grown accustomed to after a divorce? This is a question that surfaces in many high-asset divorce cases. Granted, your standard of living will change to a point. Also, you will have to adapt and adjust. Some of...
Addressing financial matters when pursuing divorce
The financial aspect of divorce worries you. But you must set the stage for a breakaway that establishes your own financial identity. Although you wonder how you can cope with money matters upon separating from your spouse, understand that it can be done with careful...