Why January is Divorce Month
January seems to be the coldest month of the year, both outdoors and in. Year after year, statistics show January to be the month with the highest number of divorces filed. Take a look at why so many couples chose to part ways this month and what you can do if you...
Think Twice Before Co-Signing A Loan
It is so tempting to say yes when a loved one asks you to co-sign for a loan they so desperately need. Regardless of how large or small the loan may be, adding your name to someone else’s debt is a very serious financial step. When you co-sign a loan, you’re signing a...
A Few Tips for Improving Your Credit Score after Bankruptcy
Credit Scores can seem tricky if you don’t understand exactly how it’s calculated and what you can do to improve and maintain a good credit score. Credit bureaus calculate credit score based on four main areas: your payment history patterns (such as late payments),...
How to Survive the Holidays During a Divorce
The holidays are typically a time for us all to be joyous, a time to celebrate and draw nearer to loved ones, family and friends. It can also be an extremely stressful time for those going through a divorce. Learn how you can cope through divorce this holiday season....
How to Talk to Your Children About Your Divorce
Divorce can be quite gruesome for all involved, including your kids. Make it a little more bearable for them with these key pointers that every transitioning, divorcee parent should know. Tell the Truth Kids deserve to know why mom and dad are separating because it...
How to Avoid a Messy Divorce
Let’s face it break-ups really hurt! Especially when there are children involved. So why make it worse than it has to be? Messy divorces are typically caused by spiteful spouses and usually surround four main issues: division of assets, child custody, child support...
One Late Payment Does Make A Difference
A late payment on one account could cost you higher rates and fees on all of your accounts – from your credit cards to your auto insurance. Many auto insurers use statistical analysis to determine that people with bad credit are more likely to file claims, so are...
Pet Custody Cases On The Rise
There is an upswing in the number of couples who have fought over the custody of a pet during divorce proceedings in the past five years, according to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and Time magazine. Pet custody cases are certainly not an everyday...
Couples Free To Split As U.S. Economy Improves
With Florida’s economy and housing market recovering, more couples who had to put off divorce because of finances are now able to separate and get on with their lives. People are finding it easier to land new jobs and more women are entering the labor force, giving...
Valentine’s Day Smack-Dab In Middle of “Divorce Season”
Valentine’s Day was less than two weeks ago, so it’s hard to believe we’re in the height of “divorce season,” as many legal professionals have called this time of the year. Divorce attorneys across the country prepare for an uptick in dissolution business January...
