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I Am In The Military And I Get Health Insurance As Part Of My Retirement. If I Divorce, Does My Spouse Lose The Benefits?

  • Feb 22, 2014

Military retirement health insurance is a valuable asset in a military member’s retirement package. Military members that serve for 20 years or more are typically able to receive retirement pay....

I’m In The Middle Of A Divorce In Florida. Should I File A Joint Tax Return With Him Next Year?

  • Feb 12, 2014

There are pros and cons to filing taxes jointly during a divorce versus separately. Typically, the tax treatment for married couples who file jointly is better than married couples who...

I’m In The Middle Of A Divorce In Florida And My Soon-To-Be Ex Will Not Pay The Mortgage. What Are My Legal Options?

  • Feb 7, 2014

It depends. Was your spouse ordered to pay the mortgage in a temporary court order? If not, although he may be liable on the mortgage and be obligated to pay...

My Husband Was Violent And Now We Are Getting A Divorce In Florida. Does His Violent Behavior Matter During The Divorce Process?

  • Feb 2, 2014

Although not talked about much, domestic violence is a serious public health problem. About one in three women have been physically abused by an intimate partner. A woman is assaulted...

I Am In Florida And Am Getting A Divorce. I Want Sole Custody And I Do Not Want My Child To Have Any Time With Her Father. How Can I Make That Happen?

  • Jan 28, 2014

That will likely be difficult. In Florida, “sole custody” is a term that is no longer used. Florida will not normally allow a parent to be completely cut out of...

What Should I Do If I Believe There Will Be A Custody Battle Over My Children In Florida?

  • Jan 26, 2014

I’m sorry to hear that you may be going through a custody battle during your divorce. A custody battle can be extremely emotionally painful and also scary. It’s critical that...

Can I Get The Amount Of Child Support I Pay In Florida Decreased? How Do I Do That?

  • Jan 21, 2014

Yes, it is possible that your child support can be modified in Florida. In order for the amount of child support that is owed to be modifiable, it must be proven that...

My Ex-Spouse Is Constantly Harassing Me Online. I Live In Florida- Can I Get A Restraining Order Against Her For Her Behavior?

  • Jan 16, 2014

You may be able to get a restraining order (also called an injunction) for protection against cyberstalking if your ex is harassing you online. However, under the law, not just...

What Are Some Benefits Of Mediating My Divorce Case In Florida?

  • Jan 12, 2014

Mediation involves settling a case without going to court. A mediator is an impartial, trained person who helps the couple come up with potential solutions. The mediator can help both...

I Am In The Process Of Divorcing And Have Some Tax Credits And Capital Loss Carryovers. What Happens To Those In A Florida Divorce?

  • Jan 6, 2014

It’s common to forget to address the division all of your marital property in a divorce settlement, and one of the most common issues involves taxes. When many couples are...