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Who Has To Pay A Child’s Medical Expenses After A Florida Divorce?

  • Feb 9, 2015

It depends what the divorce decree states. In many cases, one parent may be ordered to provide the children with insurance, and the parents may split the cost of the...

Are 401Ks Protected In A Florida Divorce Like They Are In A Bankruptcy?

  • Feb 5, 2015

No, 401ks and other types of retirement accounts are not protected in a divorce like they are in a bankruptcy. Although creditors may not be able to seize them to...

Am I Allowed To Date Before My Divorce Is Final In Florida?

  • Feb 1, 2015

It’s almost never a good idea to begin dating before your divorce is final. There are a number of reasons to wait until the papers are signed before beginning a...

I Am Afraid I Will Be Stuck With My Ex’s Credit Card Debt After Our Divorce. What Can I Do About That?

  • Jan 24, 2015

There are many ways to divide debt in a divorce. The easiest way for many couples is to split the debt between each spouse. However, this is not always fair...

I Want To Divorce My Spouse In Florida. If I Move Out, Do I Have To Keep Paying The Mortgage And Other Bills While We Are Separated?

  • Jan 20, 2015

It depends. If the bills are in your name or they are joint between you and your spouse, then legally you have an obligation to pay them, whether or not...

I Have My Own Business And Am Worried About A Divorce. What Can I Do To Protect My Business In Florida?

  • Jan 16, 2015

If you are a business owner, particularly if your business is well-established, you should develop a plan to protect your business in the event of a divorce. In the best...

Who Gets To Keep Our Dogs When My Spouse And I Divorce In Florida?

  • Jan 12, 2015

Child custody is often very hotly contested in divorces, but many divorces also involve a heated debate about the custody of pets. Although there are numerous laws regarding how child...

After Our Florida Divorce, I Am Concerned About My Ex-Husband Being Alone With The Children. Can I Get The Visitation Supervised, And Who Will The Supervisor Be?

  • Jan 4, 2015

No, whether or not your ex-spouse gets remarried should not affect what he has to pay you. However, if your ex had additional children with his new wife, he could...

I’m Divorcing And I’m Worried About My Credit Score. What Can I Do To Protect It During A Florida Divorce And Rebuild It Afterwards?

  • Dec 31, 2014

It’s common for credit scores to be damaged during a divorce for a number of reasons. First, there are now two households to support on what is probably the same...

My Husband Is Violent And I Asked Him To Leave The House. He Refuses. Can I Get A Restraining Order In Florida?

  • Dec 27, 2014

You may be able to get a restraining order. In Florida, they are called injunctions or protective orders. You should speak with an attorney as soon as possible to learn...