Blog Posts in March, 2015

Green Cards: Who Gets the Green Light?

Obtaining a green card can be a difficult process in the United States. This document gives the holder the rights of a permanent resident, including the right to work, enter, exit and live in the country. Eventually, a green card holder may even apply for U.S. citizenship. However, only certain people qualify for a green card. At the very top of the list of those eligible are immediate relatives ...

Steps to Help You Be a Good Co-Parent After a Divorce

Divorce can be very difficult for children, especially if there is a lot of conflict between their two parents. Although you may wish to completely sever contact with your former partner, it’s important to maintain some sort of relationship to properly co-parent after your divorce is finalized. Even though two parents may have shared custody of their children, this arrangement does mean that each ...

Should You Retain Your Married Name Following Divorce?

Getting married means that your life changes in many ways. You share a home and property with your spouse, make decisions together and may even take your spouse’s last name. In the event that you get a divorce, it can be difficult to undo all of these lifestyle adjustments you made for one another. One decision you must make is whether or not you wish to retain your former spouse’s surname. ...

Alimony Obligations if Your Former Partner Remarries

A divorce essentially means an end to the union between two spouses, but it does not necessarily mean that obligations between the two parties dissolve once the divorce is finalized. In fact, in many cases, one of the spouses may be required to provide the other with spousal support (or alimony) for a certain period of time. Alimony is designed to offer financial assistance to a spouse who is not ...

Do Kids' Opinions Matter in Florida Child Custody Hearings?

Divorce is not an easy process for anyone, but it can be especially difficult for couples who have children. Although two individuals may decide they no longer wish to be married, their kids may not feel the same way. In fact, most children take divorce hard, as they don’t want to see their parents living apart. In the best situations, parents are able to reach amicable agreements related to child ...