Adopting a stepchild has many benefits. It can provide legal security, emotional stability and a sense of belonging for the child. It also strengthens the family unit and clarifies parental rights and responsibilities. If you’re considering adopting your spouse’s...
Florida divides property based on an equitable distribution policy. This means courts split any property deemed marital property (assets acquired during the marriage or that became mingled during it) based on fairness instead of doing a simple 50-50 split. A problem...
Stay-at-home mothers choose to devote themselves to childcare over careers for many reasons, from financial to schooling concerns. Regardless of the reason, they sacrifice a great deal. This sacrifice becomes even more apparent post-divorce. Stay-at-home mothers may...
Divorce throws the lives of minor children into complete upheaval. Their world as they know it is completely different, and the changes keep coming. Having to travel back and forth between their home and an unfamiliar one, or even two unfamiliar ones, can be painful...
Even after you and your partner decide to get divorced, you are still committed to the well-being of your children. To maintain the relationships you have with your children, you and your former partner may have decided to co-parent. Although co-parenting likely...
Divorce is often a painful and emotional process that leaves many people feeling lost, confused and unsure of how to move on. The thought of celebrating something that has caused so much pain may seem unusual or even distasteful to some. However, more and more people...
You have a legal right to divorce, regardless of whether your spouse agrees with the breakup. By no means can anyone force you to remain in a lousy marriage. However, your former partner can try to delay the process. Once you know the possible tactics, you can prepare...
When it comes to deciding child custody, a court battle is not always the best option. Even for divorcing couples who cannot agree on a custody agreement, there are alternatives that are less combative, which is better for the children. Two common methods for...
Divorce might seem confusing to your children and cause them to feel uncertain and frustrated. Managing your own emotions while trying to help your children too, may feel impossible at times. When you have an idea of how you can support your children through this...
No matter what struggles you face, you may feel a rush of relief after your divorce is official. However, one issue that can continue in the months afterward is parental alienation. This typically happens when your ex-spouse tries to erode or destroy your positive...