In theory, alimony as a legal concept exists independent of gender. It does not matter whether the payee or payer is a man or a woman – alimony is awarded when one party has a need for it and the…
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Studies Show Divorce’s Ill Effects on Children, but Those Risks Can Be Mitigated
Everyone who gets married hopes to stay that way forever. But despite everyone’s best efforts and intentions, sometimes divorce really is the only solution. For childless couples, divorce is a decision that does not greatly impact anyone but the couple…
DOMA Ruling Allows Joint Bankruptcy Filings by Same-Sex Married Couples
On June 26, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 5-4 ruling striking down the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). The law denied federal benefits to same-sex couples including those legally married in states that permit such unions. That…
Two Hundred Million Dollars in Housing Relief Coming to Struggling Floridians
Families throughout Florida and the United States have struggled for years to make ends meet during a deep recession and a lackluster recovery. Many homeowners currently have no equity – if they can no longer afford their homes, they face…
Child Protections Added to Immigration Reform Bill
Whether documented or undocumented, immigrants are often caught up in lengthy legal actions. When immigrant parents get into legal trouble, their children can be extremely vulnerable. In the event of incarceration or deportation of an immigrant parent, the courts decide…
Foreclosure Fast-Track Bill Goes to Governor Scott
The Florida Legislature sent a bill to Gov. Rick Scott’s desk that is intended to accelerate the process of home mortgage foreclosures. The crash in the Florida housing market was one of the worst in the nation. Supporters of the…
Many Americans Have No Savings and Are Stuck with High-Interest Debt
Nearly half of all Americans do not have enough savings to ride out a single emergency. And many more may be trapped in a cycle of debt on a certain type of high-interest loan. Two reports in the Los Angeles…
How to Relocate with a Shared-Custody Child
When a couple with minor children gets a divorce in Florida, and custody is shared between the parties, they form a written time-sharing agreement. The particulars of the agreement – number of custody days per year, number of days at…
Federal Agents Raid Bankrupt Florida Health Insurer
The news keeps getting worse for Universal Health Care Group, a St. Petersburg, Florida-based Medicare insurer accused of financial impropriety and mismanagement. State regulators began investigating the company in August, 2012, and it filed for bankruptcy in February, 2013. More…
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Tips for Managing Your Financial Life After Divorce
Divorce means starting a new life, and that includes building financial responsibility and independence. Many new divorcees will have to deal extensively with finances for the first time in years or perhaps their entire lives. These steps will help ensure…
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