Once you have made the decision your marriage is over, filing for divorce is generally the next step. But divorce isn’t just the emotional end of a relationship. It’s also the dissolution of a legal contract, complete with a signed court order dictating how you and your spouse will share your assets and the custody …
Going through a divorce is one of life’s most overwhelming transitions. Even after the paperwork has been finalized and the ink is dry, the emotional, financial, and practical aspects can linger. Whether your divorce was relatively amicable or a contentious nightmare, moving forward is key to creating a new and fulfilling life post-divorce. Taking the …
February is the month of love. Valentine’s Day. Candy. Flowers. Marriage proposals. All the fairytale trappings of love can be summed up in this one month of the calendar. But the reality? For many, the “love month” is less about romance than the brutal reality that their relationship is not what they had hoped for. …
Divorce is difficult enough, but when you come to the process with misconceptions and misunderstandings, it makes it even more challenging and stressful. Many outdated or simply untrue myths still circulate around divorce today. Let’s look at three of these and parse fact from fiction so you aren’t navigating your divorce with misinformation that can …
Divorce is one of life’s most challenging transitions, representing the end of a couple’s shared life together and the dissolution of their legal marital contract. But divorces are as unique as the couples who seek them. Some couples come to the mutual decision to divorce and agree to terms by which they will dissolve their …
While divorce is the end of a relationship of the heart, it’s also the dissolution of a serious legal contract that could have many implications on your future. Unfortunately, while navigating this emotionally volatile time, you must still keep a calm head so you can make sound legal decisions for your future. Being well-informed and …
Divorce, custody battles, financial disputes – family law will represent one of the most challenging transitions in your life. And one of the most concerning aspects of these processes is often your money! Pure and simple, navigating a divorce can be costly. That’s why a growing number of divorce filings today are pro se, or …
For most, the holidays are a time for friends, family, and celebration. However, for those dealing with marital issues, it can also mean time for some serious reflection about the future of their relationship. If this sounds like you, you may have pushed off the idea of divorce to get past the stress and chaos …
The holidays should be a magical time for your children. Unfortunately, for divorced co-parents, creating that magic can end up simmering on the back burner when disputes over shared custody and holiday schedules boil over. While it’s not easy, divorced parents can create a stress-free and joyful holiday for the kids, but it will take …
Divorce is never easy, even if you are the one who initiated it. And navigating a divorce during the holidays can be especially painful. You can expect a flood of emotions as you try to balance time-worn traditions and new realities. No matter how much you realize divorce was the best decision, you’re now feeling …
The holiday season has a way of amplifying all our emotions, both the good and the bad. Unfortunately, after a divorce, the holidays can be a painful reminder of how things used to be and how different they are now. Post-divorce holidays will not only stir up a lot of feelings for you but also …
Few things in life are as emotionally overwhelming as a divorce. Not only are you navigating the end of a relationship, but you are also dissolving a complex legal contract and making decisions that can affect you well into the future. Unfortunately, it is easy to make decisions based on emotional reactions and immediate needs …
If your marriage is ending, many questions and fears will arise. One may be how you will financially care for yourself after the divorce if you have been relying on your spouse’s income during your marriage or you make significantly less than they do. Alimony is court-ordered financial support or maintenance that one spouse must …
Going through a divorce can be challenging for anyone, and it’s easy to let your emotions get the better of you. But a divorce is a complex legal process that requires a level head and proper preparation. While ending a marriage can feel tumultuous, it can also impact your entire future. The legal system is …
While divorce is never easy, divorcing a spouse with a disability adds another level of emotional, financial, and legal complexity to the process. It will require a more finely balanced approach that considers your disabled spouse’s needs and future and also your own legal and financial welfare. The court will take extra effort to ensure …
In Virginia, stepparents are not typically liable for child support of their stepchildren after a divorce – unless they have legally adopted them. If you have adopted a stepchild, you are now considered the child’s legal parent and subject to all the rights and obligations of a parent – including paying child support if you …
At its best, successful co-parenting after a divorce is the collaborative and cooperative effort to raise children together to ensure their physical and emotional well-being. If you have been through a divorce, you know that isn’t always easy, especially with the chaos of facing a new school year. The experienced Tampa divorce attorneys at Melone …
Coupled with all the emotional and legal complexities of a divorce in Florida is the financial disentanglement and division of your marital property. And this can significantly impact your taxes and other financial matters. If you are navigating a divorce, you will want to understand how marital property division, child support, and spousal support have …
