Should you go ahead and start dating while you are waiting for your divorce to be final? Or could it be problematic? Usually, it is best to wait. Here are some reasons why: A new partner can provoke bad feelings Maybe your spouse says they don’t mind you seeing...
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Year: 2023
Florida lawmakers pass new bill to end permanent alimony
If it seems like Florida lawmakers’ attempts to end the option of permanent alimony are old news, that’s because they’ve been trying to do it for years – without success. Two different governors have vetoed these bills. Last year, Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a bill that...
2 compelling reasons to consider seeking alimony when divorcing
Like many others, you may feel strongly about not relying on your ex-spouse for economic support after your divorce. You would probably prefer to have nothing more to do with them, if possible. More people are ruling out the concept of spousal support before they have...
Florida’s beach battle
Florida is a popular vacation destination for many looking to get away from it all, particularly those who live in colder climates. Whether they are spending a week or the rest of their lives, the Sunshine State is a popular destination. For outdoor enthusiasts,...
Think outside the box when doing your parenting plan
Each Florida divorce is unique in its circumstances, so why should your custody arrangements be cookie-cutter? What is right for one family can be completely wrong for another. If you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse are struggling to settle on workable child custody...
What should you do if a loved one left more than one will?
Maybe you tried to get an aging parent to see an attorney to put an estate plan in place – at least a will. However, they never seemed to want to think about a time when they wouldn’t be around. Now that they’re gone, however, you have found more than one will in with...
Can you be too young for estate planning?
There are two ways that people tend to think that they can be too young for estate planning. The first is when they are very young, such as in their teens or early 20s. They don’t have a family, they don’t have significant assets and so they don’t think it makes sense...
How working with a litigator can make for a stronger estate plan
Some people think that any lawyer can put together an estate plan. There are even some people who forgo getting any in-person legal support at all and, instead, use boilerplate documents or cut-rate software as a means of putting together their estate planning...
Deciding how to handle your rental property in divorce
If you and your spouse are like many Florida couples, you own a rental property in addition to the home you live in. Whether it’s a condo that your family outgrew or the place one of you lived in before you were married, it may have proven to be a nice source of...
Should you stay off social media during your divorce?
If you have decided to divorce, you’re probably overwhelmed by the amount of advice available to you on the internet. Some of it is helpful, yet sorting out the good from the bad can be challenging. One thing you might have heard is that you should avoid using social...