If you and your spouse decide to go ahead with a divorce, you will need to prepare a comprehensive set of financial documents and account statements. Your attorney will likely ask you to identify any assets that you have in joint names, as well as your financial accounts. This will include checking, savings, and investment […]
Divorce and alimony are realities of life, but they don’t have to be permanent. You should try to negotiate a fair settlement to avoid being stuck paying alimony for the rest of your life. Often, the divorce decree will include a termination date for the alimony. This eliminates the need to go back to court […]
Child support is paid in periodic installments, and the amount depends on the circumstances of each child’s life. A child’s age, health and education needs, and standard of living if the family had remained together are all considered in child support calculations. Each state has different laws regarding child support. The courts make specific findings […]
If you are getting a divorce, you must be able to divide your assets fairly. Unless you have separate property, the assets and debts from your marriage belong to both of you until the court decides otherwise. Understanding Miami property law is crucial when going through a divorce. You may encounter terms like community property […]
The Law Office of Verna Popo of Florida are dedicated to helping low-income women file for divorce. Most of their clients are victims of domestic violence, so they help them obtain a divorce using a variety of methods including legal information, referrals, brief services, and attorney representation. Another nonprofit organization in the city, Kayama, assists […]