Co-parenting after a divorce requires one essential thing – cooperation. While most divorcing couples will make a good go at this and raise their children well enough, it is not feasible for some divorcing couples. Examples include when violence or abuse was a problem...
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Potential red flags: Divorce may be on the horizon
If you see that a decision to divorce is imminent, that can give you time to prepare by gathering financial documents, considering your goals for the divorce process, looking into local divorce laws and wrapping your head and heart around what is coming. This...
4 tips to be a successful co-parent
Co-parenting after divorce can be much different than parenting together during a marriage. Parents need to redefine their relationship and take intentional steps to co-parent successfully. How can you do this? Below are four tips that may be beneficial as you move...
Why do teens drink alcohol?
There are some cases in which teenagers accidentally break alcohol laws. For instance, maybe a foreign exchange student doesn’t realize that the drinking age is 21 in the United States. Or, perhaps a high school student doesn’t know that the beverage they’re consuming...
Does your spouse have divorce on their mind?
It’s no secret that every married couple has their ups and downs. Getting past these obstacles together can solidify the union. Unfortunately, that’s not how it works for some couples and a significant number of marriages end in divorce. While divorce is something...
How do you qualify for durational alimony in Florida?
In a Florida divorce, several types of alimony may be awarded. One option is durational alimony. As the name suggests, this alimony is only provided for a specific time. The goal of durational alimony is to provide financial assistance to the spouse who requires...
Can parents let underage teens and young adults drink in Florida?
As a general rule, the legal drinking age is 21 years old across the entire United States. This applies in Florida, as it does in any other state. However, some states do have exceptions to this rule. For instance, states like Wisconsin have an exception if alcohol is...
Divorce, debts and credit
Financial entanglements can complicate matters further when a couple embarks on the often-arduous divorce journey. One of the pressing concerns is how joint debts, such as mortgages, car loans or credit card balances, can impact individual credit scores. A misstep in...
Can your child choose which parent they live with?
When parents get divorced, one of the biggest things they have to figure out is their child custody and parenting time arrangement. When will they get to spend time with their child? When will their spouse see the child? This is all independent of financial child...
2 common mistakes to avoid as co-parents
Divorce can be a difficult experience for everyone, including the children. That being said, many spouses go on to be successful co-parents. This requires good communication, planning and conflict resolution. There are also a few things that co-parents should be wary...