Category Archives: Divorce
Impact Of A Divorce On A Credit Score
Because your individual credit score does not include information on if you are single, married, widowed, or divorced, changing your status doesn’t change your score. That said, many marriages involve joint financial accounts. It is essential these assets and debts are distributed fairly so that there will not be future negative impacts to one… Read More »
What If My Spouse Is Delaying Divorce?
In the state of Florida, you do not have to obtain your spouse’s permission to access a divorce. That said, there are plenty of situations in which one person wants to end the marriage and the other has doubts and worries about embarking on this major life change. If a person does not want… Read More »
Do I Keep The Same Health Insurance While I Divorce?
Many spouses rely on one spouse’s employer benefits for health insurance coverage. Sometimes it is more affordable to enroll in one family plan that covers the whole family. In other situations, one of the people is self-employed and receiving coverage through their spouse’s plan makes more sense than purchasing their own coverage on the… Read More »
Is Divorce More Common Today?
When people talk about divorce being more or less common than it used to be, they are typically referring to a set time in the past. For example, the divorce rate in the U.S. during the 1970s increased. Today, the rate is lower, but many couples also choose to live together in long-term relationships… Read More »
Orlando Divorce And Retirement Plans
It is required for people pursuing a divorce to disclose all of their assets when ending a marriage, including the assets within retirement plans. Whether you and your spouse worked for decades in another state and then moved to Orange County to gradually work less and eventually retire or you are in your peak… Read More »
When Should I Connect With A FL Divorce Attorney?
When considering leaving a marriage, there are a lot of factors to consider. Some are worried about how a divorce could impact their income and retirement plans. Others are unsure how child custody will be handled and if support payments could be part of their divorce agreement or not. Whatever your situation, discussing the… Read More »
Experienced Family Attorneys And Key Conflicts
Whether you are getting separated or divorced, there are likely key issues you and your spouse are having trouble agreeing upon, such as financial concerns or child custody matters. While it is important to recognize that separation and divorce are different things, there are spousal support arrangements and child custody schedules that need to… Read More »
Is It Possible To Exclude Phone Calls Within A Parenting Plan?
Co-parenting children isn’t always easy, but there are tools that can help you and your ex-spouse share parental responsibilities and navigate a custody schedule. If you and your former partner are able to develop a parenting plan together, it can serve as a guide and help to sidestep future disputes. One of the things… Read More »
Beware Of IMessages And Digital Communications
Many people who rely on their Apple iPhones use iMessages to communicate with friends, family members and coworkers. While iMessages can be extremely convenient, it is important you are careful about how you communicate with your spouse as you navigate the divorce process. For instance, Apple recently announced that iMessages will be able to… Read More »
Florida Alimony Bill Vetoed
Recently, Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a bill that has been debated for months. The bill, SB 1796, would have done away with permanent alimony in the state of Florida and would have been able to impact divorce agreements retroactively. In the veto letter, Gov. DeSantis cited this reason; the retroactive impact on pre-existing marriage… Read More »