Tavares Family Law Blog
Adultery and alimony
Although some married couples stay together after the discovery that one spouse had been unfaithful, there are many marriages that end due to adultery. Depending on the situation and length of the marriage, the actions of the cheating spouse may be taken into...
Managing finances after a divorce
Divorce often creates complex financial circumstances for both spouses, especially those who had joint bank accounts and numerous shared assets during the marriage. According to Forbes, financial issues could be even more serious for women who relied on their spouse's...
How to keep stress to a minimum in a Florida divorce
If you're one of many Florida spouses who have decided to file for divorce this year, you undoubtedly have a lot of other decisions to make that stem from your choice to sever your marital ties. If you're a parent, many of those decisions likely pertain to your...
Should you keep or sell your house after divorce?
When you file for a divorce in Florida, part of the settlement negotiations may center on your house. Determining whether you should sell or keep your home may be a complex financial decision. Even if you and your spouse decide to keep the house, you may also need to...
Self-care and emotions during divorce
Ending a marriage requires more than simply filing the legal paperwork in a Florida court. Both spouses may feel powerful and conflicting emotions, including sadness, anger, relief or insecurity about the future. When a person is dealing with all these emotions, he or...
Older couples getting married should consider a prenup
People in Florida and all across the country are waiting until later in life to get married. While millennials are perhaps most well-known for this trend, older generations may also choose to remarry or marry for the first time. According to CNBC, women and men are...
When is child support modification possible?
If you are a divorced parent, you may have a child support agreement in place. While there are many factors that usually go into the calculation of child support, there are also circumstances that may warrant a change in the initial payment amount. Florida does allow...
Long distance can spark co-parenting challenges after divorce
Like many other Florida spouses, when you decided to divorce, you may have wanted to settle things as swiftly and painlessly as possible so that you could move on in life and as far away from your ex as you could get. Perhaps you even entertained the idea of moving...
What are the different types of alimony?
If you are a Florida resident considering divorce, you may wonder how alimony agreements work. Most states have their own laws that cover spousal support calculations and eligibility requirements, and Florida has very detailed legislation for alimony agreements. When...
Why you should think about college during divorce
A college education can help open doors that people would otherwise not have access to, such as higher earning potential and professional development. Like many other parents in Florida, you probably hope that your child will one day attend...
