Whether you're simply contemplating ending your marriage or are in the midst of a divorce, one issue that's likely forefront in your mind is how it may affect your children. No matter how certain you are that a divorce is what's best for both you and your family, no...
Month: December 2017
Florida woman fails to get guardianship of estranged husband
A retired South Florida politician who filed for divorce this past March from his wife of four years found himself faced with an unexpected situation. The following day, his wife took steps to get herself named as his guardian, claiming that her husband might have...
How can separate property become marital property?
The assets you bring into a marriage are considered "separate property" under the law. Anything that you and your spouse purchase together or assets that are used for the benefit of the marriage are "marital property." If a couple divorces, the spouses don't have to...
Where’s the money? Finding assets your spouse has hidden
Unfortunately, divorce tends to bring out the worst in those who once pledged to love one another. This can include stashing valuable assets to avoid having to share them in a property settlement. This is an illegal practice, but one must first get caught before...
How co-parents’ communication impacts their children’s health
More than half of American kids have parents who have divorced or will in the future. How well parents manage their co-parenting relationship after they're no longer a couple can impact their children's physical and emotional health -- both while they're growing up...