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How Can I Change My Name Legally As Part Of My Divorce In Pasco County, Florida?

  • Nov 6, 2016

If you changed your name when you got married, and now are getting a divorce, you may be anxious to change your name back to your maiden name or another...

Do I Have To Hire An Attorney To Help Me Modify My Alimony In Pasco County, Florida?

  • Nov 2, 2016

Under Florida law, you are allowed to represent yourself in your divorce or alimony proceedings. Fortunately, Florida has family law forms online and at local courthouses throughout the state. However,...

In Pasco County, Florida, Can My Ex-Wife’s New Husband Adopt My Children Without My Consent?

  • Oct 21, 2016

One situation that sometimes happens in a Florida divorce is that the wife will have primary custody of the children and will remarry. Her new husband may wish to adopt...

How Long Do You Have To Be Separated Before Filing For Divorce In Pasco County, Florida?

  • Oct 9, 2016

In some states, there are requirements about how long a couple has to be separated before filing for divorce. However, in Florida there are no requirements about how long you...

Can You Rely On A Child Custody Order In Pasco County, Florida That Was Obtained In Another State?

  • Oct 5, 2016

Multi-state child custody cases are governed by a law called the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). According to the UCCJEA, any litigation over child custody should take place...

How Will A Divorce In Florida Damage My Credit Score?

  • Oct 3, 2016

A divorce typically sends a couple into turmoil, and one of the casualties is often the spouses’ credit scores. Most spouses have their finances intertwined. The mortgage may be in...

I Live In Pasco County, FL But My Alimony Award Is From Another State – Now My Former Spouse Is Not Paying So What Do I Do?

  • Sep 27, 2016

It can be very frustrating when a spouse quits paying alimony, upon which you are relying to pay your bills. The court system can be extremely slow and collecting alimony...

For A Divorced Couple In Pasco County, What Are The Obligations Related To Paying For & Applying For Financial Aid For Our Children’s Education?

  • Sep 23, 2016

Getting a child ready for college can be a huge undertaking. The biggest concern for most parents is how to pay for college without straddling the child with a lot...

What Spouse Is Responsible For A Debt That Was Not Decided In The Original Divorce Action In Pasco County, Florida?

  • Sep 15, 2016

Your divorce decree should address all marital debts. Marital debts are normally those debts that are acquired during the marriage, regardless of which spouse’s name they are in. The debts...

How Is Alimony Calculated For Someone In Pasco County, Florida That Receives Social Security Disability Income?

  • Sep 7, 2016

A person receiving Social Security Disability Income who is in the process of a divorce may be concerned about getting to keep that SSDI, or how the receipt of alimony...