No two divorces are exactly the same, and adult partners may cope differently. Both parties may be very upset, or the sadness may be one-sided. Whatever the situation is between former partners, circumstances become different when children are involved. In general,...
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How to approach your child about your divorce
It can be hard to know the best way to tell your child you and your spouse are getting a divorce. This is a big event in the child's life that they are not likely to forget, so every detail matters when handling this talk. It is important to keep the well-being of...
Why do teens drink?
The drinking age in the United States is 21 years old, something that has been true now for decades. It is illegal for teenagers to drink. As you likely know, especially if you're a parent with a teen of your own, this is one of the most commonly broken laws. Many...
When can you challenge a prenuptial agreement in Florida?
When love is in the air and you are counting down to your big day, there is absolutely nothing romantic about sitting down with your fiancé to discuss the possibility of your marriage breaking down. However, divorce happens. This is why more and more couples are...
When can child support be modified in Florida?
When a relationship that involves children ends in a divorce or a separation, one of the issues the court will issue a ruling on is child support. This is a payment made by one parent to the other – most often the non-custodial parent to the custodial parent – for...
The simple steps for establishing paternity in Florida
There are all kinds of reasons why a man may not have established paternity when his child was first born. He may have been away on military service, or he might have been unsure about whether the child was his or not. It’s also possible that a man may not have known...
Why does marrying young increase the odds of divorce?
It has long been known that getting married at a young age makes it more likely that you will get divorced. Someone who is 18 years old when they get married simply has higher divorce odds than someone who is, say, 32 when they marry. Obviously, this doesn't mean that...
Why you should consider staying off social media when getting divorced
Tensions may run high in your divorce proceedings, and you may think the best place to vent is on social media. You may make snide remarks about your ex-spouse or even wish them harm out of pent-up emotions. But did you know that your ex can use all these negative...
Proposed law would help protect juveniles from false confessions
Many people would be surprised to learn that police and other law enforcement authorities can legally lie to those they’re questioning to elicit a confession or other information they need. They may, for example, tell a suspect that a piece of evidence places them at...
Losing your job likely means you need to modify your support
When the Florida courts initially order child support, they look carefully at your household circumstances and your financial situation. Everything from your income to the custody sharing arrangements you have with your ex will influence your child support order. The...