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Far too often, divorce is painted in a negative light. When people think of divorce, they tend to visualize broken families, custody battles, and endless tears. This, however, doesn’t always have to be the case. In fact, divorce can be something which can lead to a...
Divorce can be an extremely difficult time. With so much happening, it can seem impossible to think clearly. This is especially true if you are both still living in the marital home. In most cases, one spouse will leave the family home during a divorce, but does...
When a parent dies, there are a host of issues their children are forced to deal with. First and foremost is the pain of the loss. Losing a loved one is never easy, and this is especially true when the loved ones are your parents. Beyond the emotional trauma, the...
When going through a divorce, one of the parties may seek alimony payments to help them financially. As the realities of single life may be daunting – especially if one of the spouses was out of work as a homemaker or had never sought employment before, courts may...
When a judge orders a parent to pay child support, the other parent may petition for additional funds for the period after the break and before the first payment was made. This is known as retroactive child support. But, how does retroactive child support work in...
No one plans to declare bankruptcy. But, as you move through life and expenses pile up, sometimes it becomes the best option. Traditionally with bankruptcy, student loans would not be included. However, with the right legal approach, you can not only get other debts...
Filing for bankruptcy is a special decision. Bankruptcy may seem like your whole world is crashing down on top of you. But bankruptcy isn’t the entire weight of the world falling on you. Instead, it’s the weight of your debt burden being lifted from you and giving you...
A lot of myths circulate about garnishments for alimony orders. Many people hear that only child support payments can be garnished from wages, but that is not the case. While it is true that a different amount of disposable income can be garnished for child support,...
Divorces can be messy. Often they are fraught with feelings of anger and ill-will. In these cases, settlements can drag out over weeks or months. There is, however, a better way. Here’s how to keep your Florida marital settlement agreement clear and concise. Keep Your...
Most homeowners are blissfully unaware as to whether or not the home is technically up to code. This is especially true for those who own older homes and for those who have done major renovations. If you’re living somewhere without any intention of selling it, code...