One of the key questions surrounding online dating is whether these platforms lead to long-term relationships. Some 53% of adults under 30 have ever used a dating site or app – including a quarter who have used one in the past year. This compares with 37% of those ages 30 to 49 who have ever
Does Divorce Hurt Your Credit Score?
Does divorce hurt your credit score? The quick answer is “yes.” But only in some situations. Your credit score is not automatically affected by your divorce. The Clerk of Court does not notify the credit bureaus that you are no longer married. Your credit score is hurt when your debts are not paid in a
Changes to Required Parenting Class in North Florida
Florida law has long required divorcing couples with children to attend a “Parent Education and Family Stabilization” class aimed at educating the parents about the special challenges that await children of those divorcing couples. Parents involved in a paternity case are also required to take the class. In Duval County, this class, Children First in
Alimony Reform is Coming to Florida – maybe
Over the last few years, there have been various attempts to “reform” Florida alimony laws. In April 2016, Governor Scott vetoed a bill due to a provision that had to do with a presumption that 50/50 time-sharing schedule was in the best interest of children. With the beginning of a new legislative session, a version
An Explanation of a Florida Child Support Guidelines Worksheet
I get a lot of phone calls from people who recently attended a hearing where their child support obligation was calculated. The number one complaint is that they are not sure that the calculation is correct. They tell me that they were presented with a piece of paper with a lot of numbers on it
