Many couples in the greater Tampa area may have heard about a legal process called mediation. Many Floridians have used mediation to settle a family law matter. Some courts in the area may even require a couple to try mediation before going forward with a divorce. To...
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I’m a stay-at-home dad, but I can receive alimony?
Discussions about spousal support often focus on women who have given up a career to raise children. While this is certainly common across Florida, there isn’t anything in the law that says that only women can recover alimony. In fact, the law is entirely gender...
How courts decide on spousal support
When a couple decides to divorce, one spouse may want to request spousal support. Spousal support, also known as alimony, is a court ordered payment from one spouse to the other to provide for his or her needs. In Florida, the court may award spousal support to either...
How can my friends help me through my divorce?
Here, in the South, we are a welcoming bunch, and when our friends are in need, we want to help. This hospitality mentality is what brought many of us to sunny Florida. Even when our friends are getting a divorce, they want to help. Though, for our readers going...
Here’s what you need to know about alimony in Florida
Divorce is a major financial transaction. This is especially true when alimony comes into play. But there’s a lot of confusion out there about how spousal support is dealt with in these cases, and what you can do to protect your interests. We hope that this post will...
These signs may mean your spouse is hiding assets from you
There are serious financial implications involved in the divorce process. The outcome of your property division could set the stage for your financial wellbeing for years, perhaps even decades to come. That’s why it’s imperative that you do everything you can to make...
Are these divorce alternatives right for you?
Getting divorced is a major step in life. It can be emotionally draining while at the same time reshaping the dynamics of your finances. Divorce can also lead to lingering issues that need revisiting over time, such as child custody and alimony. This isn’t to say that...
Former Destiny’s Child singer, LeToya Luckett, divorces husband
A former member of the popular music group Destiny’s Child has filed for divorce from her husband. LeToya Luckett, a member of the Houston-based R&B ensemble from 1993-2000, had married her husband Tommicus Walker in 2017. However, she recently announced on social...
Could your financial situation lead to a divorce?
When a marriage is on the rocks, every little thing can lead to confrontations and arguments. And, every argument or confrontation may have those involved thinking that the only option will likely be divorce, in the end. Sometimes, it might be hard to see that your...
Children may benefit from an amicable, mediated divorce
Divorce is not easy for any parent in New Port Richey nor is it easy for any children involved. While parents may hold a lot of resentment towards one another in a high-conflict divorce it is the children who will pay for their parents’ animosity. It is important for...