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Divorcing Florida couples who own a business may benefit by mediation

Florida couples often go into business together. When the relationship is going well, the business usually does as well. Yet when that relationship ends in divorce, the business can go downhill fast.

A new concept called a “wedlease” may be in the future of Florida family law mediation

Many couples in Florida and elsewhere may have read about a concept called a “wedlease.”

Florida’s divorce mediation process works better when parties agree to get along

Traditional divorces, with their courtroom battles, high costs, and adversarial atmosphere, are falling out of favor with Florida couples who are getting divorces.

Some benefits may count as income under Florida’s child support laws

There are occasional situations in which a Florida non-custodial parent will need to file a petition with a court to reduce the amount that she or he owes every month for child support.

Florida Couples Can Overcome Anxiety About Finances in Divorce Proceedings

Florida residents who are getting a divorce often feel a sense of fear about the process.

If You Have Not Divorced in Mexico, Can You Remarry in the United States?

If you have not divorced in Mexico, but you remarried in the United States, could this affect you? In short, yes. If you are married to another person anywhere in the world, you may not marry again until your first marriage is formally ended.

The Importance of Illinois Prenuptial Agreements

The prenuptial agreement. We hear about it in movies, on television, and may have signed one or know someone that signed one before entering into marriage.

When is a Divorced Uncontested?

Know whether your divorce is contested or uncontested before you hire an attorney. If you and your spouse do not agree on every issue, including ihe division of assets, amount and length of alimony and child support, your divorce is contested and you need to make sure you hire the right attorney.

Divorce Tips for Illinois Moms

Thousands of moms go through a divorce each year; though the process is certainly difficult, it can be manageable if you follow some simple tips to ease the inevitable changes you and your family will be experiencing.

Indirect & Direct Illinois Child Support Payments

One of the greatest and most obvious concerns newly divorced parents have is in regards to their children. Divorce proceedings can be time-consuming, expensive, emotional, and very difficult on a family.

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