Splitsville Family Law Legal Blog

When going through a divorce, many people may wonder how much of an impact assets and finances actually have on the divorce itself. While finances do often contribute to a couple's decision to split up, does it impact the proceedings, too? The impact of wealth on...

If you have kids, there are a host of issues you need to go over with respect to getting divorced. For example, you likely need to look at legal issues such as child custody and child support. It is also important to reflect on how your divorce could impact your...

When the court awards spousal support in a divorce, it will need to decide which type to order. There are several options, depending on the situation of both the payer and payee. Rehabilitative alimony is one choice that focuses on helping the payee get to a place...

There are many uncertainties that come with the decision to divorce. You might not know at first who will assume custody of the kids nor who will claim certain assets, and the fate of your family home is one of those items that can be a cause of significant stress and...

As a father, you may have no rights to your child if you are not the spouse of the mother. Even worse, if the mother is in a marriage with someone else, that man has parental rights over your child, and you do not. These are just the start of the reasons why you need...

Dividing up the money during divorce is not enough to get a decree. If you share children, you must also take care of child custody and care. Florida requires parents to create a parenting plan. Learn about some of the items you need to include in a parenting plan....

In addition to dividing marital property, your divorce settlement can also split up your marital debt so you and your spouse are each responsible for paying off a certain amount. However, a court decree might not be enough to protect you from paying off more debt even...

If you share custody of your children with your former spouse after divorce, there will be different considerations as the two of you create a parenting plan. While you may ponder regular events to schedule for your children, you should also consider how long it takes...

When a marriage ends, it can leave one spouse in dire financial circumstances. To ease the financial blow, the court may award spousal support, also referred to as alimony. Not all divorces require a spousal support order. However, there are many circumstances in...

If you have kids, numerous concerns could arise during and after your divorce. Aside from visitation and custody matters, you might have to deal with challenges related to child support. For example, you could have uncertainty about how much you will owe or worry...