In 2007, Florida made it possible for men who discovered they were not the father of a child for whom they were paying child support to petition for the termination of that support and any other parental obligations through the Disestablishment of Paternity process. The Disestablishment of Paternity statute spells…
Putting it simply, a divorce dissolves the bond of marriage and an annulment is as if the marriage never happened. The state of Florida recognizes annulments, but they are governed not by state law, but by case law. Annulments are exceedingly rare, especially these days – they are most common…
If you are currently undergoing or even contemplating a Florida divorce and you have children, you may have found the terminology used to define Florida child custody law confusing. To clarify: Florida courts prefer that both parents have as much input into the raising of their children as possible, which…
In today’s society, pets are often considered members of the family, almost like children – and like children of divorce, they are increasingly becoming involved in custody disputes. Currently, under the law, pets are considered property. However, the California-based Animal Legal Defense Fund wants to change that. On its Animal…
If you’re a Florida resident who is seeking a divorce, there are some important questions you should be asking the divorce lawyers you interview. Yes, interview. You should interview Florida divorce attorneys to determine who would best represent you – someone who will handle your case like you want it…
A second round of mediation brought Los Angeles Dodgers owners Frank and Jamie McCourt no closer to an agreement in their divorce, and no further talks are scheduled, according to a Los Angeles Times article. With no settlement in sight, a judge has until Dec. 28 to rule on whether…
One of the major reasons couples divorce is money, and it is usually because one spouse has better spending and saving habits than the other. If you want to protect your credit during a divorce, here are some tips: Check your credit scores. As soon as possible, pull individual credit…
The Insurance Information Institute has provided guidance on what to do with your insurance policies if you are headed for a separation or divorce: Auto insurance – if there is a change in ownership of a vehicle, it will also be necessary to change who holds the insurance policy. You…
According to the latest media reports, Tiger Woods paid his ex-wife Elin $110 million in their recent scandal-plagued divorce. Allegedly, their prenup was for much less than this, but prenups are broken every day and for a number of different reasons. The primary reason that prenuptial agreements are breached include:…
Divorce has declined over the past couple of years, due in large part to the recession and the adverse financial impact the bad economy has had on home value, prices and savings accounts. Couples who have found it hard to make ends meet for one household may find it virtually…