Dividing marital property depends on both spouses providing complete and accurate financial information. When one person attempts to conceal income or assets, it can complicate the process and affect the fairness of the final outcome. If you are going through a...
Your parenting plan may have reflected your family's needs when the court first approved it, but children grow, schedules change and unexpected events can affect how well that arrangement works. What once fit your family's routine may no longer support your child's...
Some real estate litigation stems from sellers misrepresenting a property or buyers refusing to give up their earnest money after canceling a closing without reason. Other times, real estate litigation may begin with the intent to facilitate a smooth transaction....
Going through a divorce under any circumstances can make anyone feel helpless at times. If the divorce wasn’t your idea or if the relationship with your soon-to-be ex is extremely contentious, you might feel that way more often than not. Feeling helpless can lead to...
When going through a divorce, you and your spouse may not agree on what your child custody rights should look like. Say that both of you want to have sole custody after your marriage ends, rather than sharing custody. Your spouse suggests just giving the decision to...
Engagement rings are very expensive in the United States. A study by The Knot found that the average cost is over $5,000. While there certainly are couples who are buying less expensive rings, the fact that this is the average demonstrates that there are also couples...
If you are going through a divorce or separation in Florida, you likely have questions about how custody works. There have recently been changes to time-sharing laws that you should be aware of. Recognizing the custody changes Back in 2023, the governor of Florida...
Divorce is a possibility for all couples, but that does not mean it is an equal possibility. There are certain factors that can increase the odds of divorce and make it more likely in specific relationships. Naturally, that does not mean that a divorce is guaranteed...
Divorce is often described in terms of conflict, arguments and courtroom battles. Because of that, many people assume that if a separation is peaceful, the emotional side will be easier to manage. In reality, even amicable divorces can bring grief, uncertainty and...
Studies over the last three decades have found that, for couples who are 45 years old and under, the divorce rate has been dropping. When no-fault divorce laws first started to come on the books around the 1970s, there was an increase in divorce rates. But this trend...