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The Benefits of Drafting a Cohabitation Agreement

  • Feb 28, 2019

In the last 20 years, there has been a significant increase in the number of romantic partners choosing cohabitation over marriage. In fact, this is a preferable scenario for many...

Government Shutdown Threatens Florida’s Domestic Violence Centers

  • Jan 28, 2019

On December 22, 2018, President Trump ordered the longest government shutdown in American history after Congress refused to fund his $5.7 billion border wall. The president held his ground for...

What Is the Permanent Alimony Presumption?

  • Jan 28, 2019

Alimony—also known as alimony—is where one spouse provides financial assistance to another spouse during divorce proceedings and sometimes for a period following a divorce. Spousal support payments are intended to...

The Dangers of an Invalid Prenup

  • Jan 10, 2019

The concepts of “marriage” and “divorce” have changed significantly in the last 35 years. Americans are marrying – and remarrying – later in life and turning to prenuptial agreements as...

Christmas & the Dangers of Wasteful Dissipation

  • Dec 17, 2018

Christmas is an incredibly difficult holiday for the soon-to-be divorced. While other families are preparing to celebrate their love and good fortune, you’re in the process of negotiating a divorce...

Divorce, the Winter Holidays, & Your Finances

  • Dec 7, 2018

The winter season encompasses many cultural and religious holidays that can quickly empty a parent’s wallet. This scenario rings particularly true for the recently or soon-to-be divorced. When children are...

Do I Need to Split My Lottery Winnings with My Ex?

  • Nov 28, 2018

They say money doesn’t buy happiness, but there’s a reason people never complain about winning the lottery or inheriting large sums of money. When you’re preparing to cash in that...

3 Tips for Creating a Financially Beneficial Divorce Settlement Agreement

  • Nov 6, 2018

A divorce settlement agreement is a written document that encompasses every decision and concession a separating couple makes during the divorce process. It typically includes determinations regarding child custody, child...

How Money Can Become an Emotional Trigger in Your Divorce

  • Oct 17, 2018

Divorce is one of the most complex and emotionally-challenging life events that a person can experience. In fact, it’s quite normal for spouses to feel a kaleidoscope of emotions—depression, sorrow,...

Can a Divorce Affect My Taxes?

  • Sep 28, 2018

Whether you’re filing for a contested or an uncontested divorce, there are many significant and life-changing decisions you need to make before the overall process can be finalized. You may...