Protections Against Infidelity That Can Be Added to Postnups
A new type of postnuptial agreement is emerging. It's called an infidelity postnup. It essentially amounts to one of many types of lifestyle clauses that can be listed…
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Protect What’s Yours During Divorce
If you are contemplating divorce, you may be worried about your financial future. You know you could be losing a significant portion of your marital assets, including up…
Some Assets That You Shouldn’t Forget to Include in Your Prenup
When couples decide to sign prenuptial agreements before getting married, they often think to include such valuable assets as their home, their cars or the investment portfolios. They…
How Drug or Alcohol Dependencies Impact a Child Custody Case
In a case where it can be proven that a parent has developed a dependency on either drugs or alcohol, a judge may require that the parent with…
What Becomes of Your Business When You Divorce?
The divorce rates in the United States are staggering. Recent studies show that, among those who marry for the first time, 52 percent can expect to get divorced.…
How Are Retirement Accounts Handled in a Florida Divorce?
Other than your primary home, your retirement account could very well be your biggest asset. Particularly if you or your spouse are nearing retirement age, these accounts may…
How to Protect Your Inheritance from Being Split up in a Divorce
While marriage is supposed to be all about sharing your life with someone else, not all marriages are meant to last forever. This is why many couples seek…
How Out-Of-State Moves Are Handled by Family Law Judges
Family law judges rule on making decisions that are supposed to be in the best interest of the child. From a judge's perspective, though, moving away, whether from…
What Role Nonmarital Contracts Play Among Cohabitating Couples
Marriage is so much more than two people who are in love wanting to spend the rest of their lives together. Once you and your officiant sign you…
Why Shared Custody May Be in the Best Interest of Your Child
One of the first things parents think about when they decide to seek a divorce is how it will affect the kids. While the discussion of what the…
