Providing a two-parent household can prove beneficial to the healthy growth of a child. When a stepparent desires to adopt his or her spouse's child, it is a beautiful thing that may help enhance the family bond. For those considering adopting a stepchild, it is...
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Important considerations when divorcing after 50
Getting a divorce is never easy, no matter your age. But if you are over 50 and ending your marriage, you face unique hurdles. A late-life divorce comes with particular challenges to your finances and emotions. Ending your marriage when you are older can be much more...
Tips for negotiating fair alimony from your ex-spouse
Alimony is generally one of the most contentious issues in a divorce. One spouse will inevitably fight tooth and nail to avoid paying an excessive amount to an ex. The law constantly changes, such as at the beginning of this year when a new law made it so that alimony...
What happens to your pension in a divorce?
You spend most of your marriage and career planning for retirement. If you end up divorcing shortly before you are due to cash in on these savings, it is natural to have concerns over how you and your former spouse will divide this sizable figure. What should you...
How cohabitation affects paternity
With divorce such a common way of life, many people have chosen not to marry. According to the United States Census Bureau, marital rates are decreasing among young adults, whereas cohabitation rates are increasing. Reasons are numerous, from changes in social...
Looking at the benefits and drawbacks of divorce mediation
For some divorcing couples, sitting down together to work out a settlement agreement is a viable option. For other couples, mediation simply will not work. Here is a look at both the benefits and drawbacks of divorce mediation. A good alternative A traditional divorce...
What is the purpose of mediation in a divorce?
Are you hesitant to begin the divorce process because of the contention it will bring? Divorce is never fun or easy, but it can be less stressful if you approach it in the right way. The traditional method of litigation is the least beneficial to your emotional...
Child custody: Tips for co-parenting a special needs child
Parents of a special needs child have the same parenting issues as other divorcing couples—and then some. Unique challenges can shatter the most amicable divorce intentions. Pre-divorce, parents may want to ask their respective attorneys to set up a plan for...
How to prepare your finances for an upcoming divorce
Divorce is a tough process, both emotionally and financially. Florida lawyers saw a rush of people trying to finalize divorces before the end of 2018 to take advantage of certain tax benefits. Heading into 2019, you need to be cautious of spending too much money on...