Florida Legislature Agrees to Abolish Permanent Alimony

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What is a postnuptial agreement?

Whether it’s from popular mainstream media or from your own friends/family, you’ve definitely heard of a “prenup” or a prenuptial agreement, in full.  But have you heard of a postnuptial agreement?  This can be a helpful Family Law agreement, to plan for any potential changes in the future. A Postnuptial Agreement A postnuptial agreement is

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7 Fall Activities for Kids (That Single Parents will Love too)

Fall is officially here. It’s the season for all things pumpkin and endless seasonal activities. To ring in the festive months, we’ve compiled a list of activities you can do with your kids. They’re both easy and great if you’re on a budget as a single parent. The best part? We’re confident you’ll enjoy these

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3 Reasons to Pursue a Collaborative Divorce

Collaborative divorce is a more civilized approach to the traditional divorce process. It begins when two parties sign a commitment agreement stating that they won’t go to court. The goal is to help clients end marriages as peacefully and positively as possible, with the goal of mutual benefit. If you’re on the fence about pursuing

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These are the Signs of Emotional Abuse to Look for in a Divorce.

It’s a sad reality that abuse often occurs during the course of the divorce proceedings. More often than not, this abuse remains emotional. With this being said, it’s important to recognize the signs of emotional abuse (in yourself and children) and what effects may result. Typical signs of emotional abuse during divorce include: Lying to

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How to Claim Your Former Spouse’s Social Security Benefits

Social Security is intended to supplement to a person’s private retirement plan that people typically pay into over their lifetime. For couples that divorce, it is clear how a retirement account is distributed. However, unless spouses are past the age of retirement, it is not often clear how Social Security payments will be paid post-retirement.

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