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
Family Law
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
Traveling out of the Country with your Children
If you are thinking about an international trip with your child and you are not married to the child’s other parent, there are a few steps you need to take to obtain the necessary permission of the child’s other parent. In fact, each country has its own requirements for children traveling with only one parent
Why Should a Couple Getting a Divorce Consider Mediation
Transcript of video: First off, you don’t need to mediate your case if you already have an agreement. In that case, you should hire an attorney to make sure the papers are prepared correctly and to quickly guide your case through the court system. If you don’t already have an agreement, you can benefit
