If you operate a cash-based business or work for tips, you are still supposed to report all of your income on your tax returns. Income is income, and the IRS expects to receive its share regardless of whether you make your money in cash or deposit checks at the bank. If you have not been… read more
With an app for everything and devices designed for our laps, our hands, and now even our wrists, people are more connected than ever before. But, what does “connected” really mean? Many of us anxiously await work emails, status updates from people we barely know, and hang on the next push notification telling us the… read more
Back in October, we wrote about the Ashley Madison data hack that resulted in the public disclosure of the names, addresses, and even credit card information of some 32 million subscribers to the website’s service linking people who want to have extramarital affairs. In that article, we discussed research which suggests that the majority of… read more
Renowned marriage psychologist John Gottman PhD claims that he can predict whether spouses will get divorced with 90 percent accuracy after speaking with them for just a few minutes. His research and methods have earned him plenty of publicity – including appearances on Anderson Cooper, Oprah, and NPR’s This American Life. To determine whether he… read more
If you are considering or anticipating a divorce, trying to imagine what life will be like once the process is over can be one of the most nerve-wracking parts of the process. Regardless of how long you have been married, getting divorced will change your daily life, and coping with that change can take time… read more
We’ve all seen headlines in the tabloids or on TV portraying divorcing spouses behaving badly. It is almost expected these days. While your divorce may not be a matter of public debate, there will come a moment after the divorce when you look back and observe your behavior during your divorce. Here are a few… read more
For many people, divorce is on a rocky shoal in uncharted waters. The stakes can be high and one small mistake can cost you in the long run. To help keep you on track, we’ve compiled a list of the Top 10 Divorce Don’ts: Don’t Read Your Spouse’s Email or Texts. If you think that… read more
After years of ambiguity regarding the enforceability of prenuptial agreements in Florida, the Supreme Court ruled this month that a voluntarily-executed prenuptial agreement is valid despite the fact that the terms would otherwise violate Florida family law and significantly benefit one spouse over the other. Florida Supreme Court Makes Landmark Ruling on Prenuptial Agreements In… read more
Going through a divorce is a complicated process. Even setting the legal paperwork and court procedures aside, your divorce is your one chance to make sure that you have the money, property, and rights you desire once your marriage is over. While seeking modifications is an option, there are only limited grounds for modifying a… read more
Whether you saw it coming or it was a complete shock, if your spouse requests a divorce, it can be difficult to feel confident in your next steps. But, with the end of your marriage on the horizon, there are several important things you need to do and avoid doing to prepare for what is… read more
Unreported Income and Your Florida Divorce
If you operate a cash-based business or work for tips, you are still supposed to report all of your income on your tax returns. Income is income, and the IRS expects to receive its share regardless of whether you make your money in cash or deposit checks at the bank. If you have not been… read more
Are Our Devices Affecting Our Relationships?
With an app for everything and devices designed for our laps, our hands, and now even our wrists, people are more connected than ever before. But, what does “connected” really mean? Many of us anxiously await work emails, status updates from people we barely know, and hang on the next push notification telling us the… read more
Ashley Madison Proves that Adultery Abounds
Back in October, we wrote about the Ashley Madison data hack that resulted in the public disclosure of the names, addresses, and even credit card information of some 32 million subscribers to the website’s service linking people who want to have extramarital affairs. In that article, we discussed research which suggests that the majority of… read more
Can Your Disagreements Determine if You Will Get Divorced?
Renowned marriage psychologist John Gottman PhD claims that he can predict whether spouses will get divorced with 90 percent accuracy after speaking with them for just a few minutes. His research and methods have earned him plenty of publicity – including appearances on Anderson Cooper, Oprah, and NPR’s This American Life. To determine whether he… read more
Can You Enjoy Life After Your Divorce?
If you are considering or anticipating a divorce, trying to imagine what life will be like once the process is over can be one of the most nerve-wracking parts of the process. Regardless of how long you have been married, getting divorced will change your daily life, and coping with that change can take time… read more
Divorcing with Dignity
We’ve all seen headlines in the tabloids or on TV portraying divorcing spouses behaving badly. It is almost expected these days. While your divorce may not be a matter of public debate, there will come a moment after the divorce when you look back and observe your behavior during your divorce. Here are a few… read more
Top 10 Divorce Don’ts
For many people, divorce is on a rocky shoal in uncharted waters. The stakes can be high and one small mistake can cost you in the long run. To help keep you on track, we’ve compiled a list of the Top 10 Divorce Don’ts: Don’t Read Your Spouse’s Email or Texts. If you think that… read more
Pre-Nups – A Contract is a Contract According to Florida Supreme Court
After years of ambiguity regarding the enforceability of prenuptial agreements in Florida, the Supreme Court ruled this month that a voluntarily-executed prenuptial agreement is valid despite the fact that the terms would otherwise violate Florida family law and significantly benefit one spouse over the other. Florida Supreme Court Makes Landmark Ruling on Prenuptial Agreements In… read more
How DIY Divorces Can Be Damaging
Going through a divorce is a complicated process. Even setting the legal paperwork and court procedures aside, your divorce is your one chance to make sure that you have the money, property, and rights you desire once your marriage is over. While seeking modifications is an option, there are only limited grounds for modifying a… read more
Your Spouse Requests a Divorce – Do’s and Don’ts
Whether you saw it coming or it was a complete shock, if your spouse requests a divorce, it can be difficult to feel confident in your next steps. But, with the end of your marriage on the horizon, there are several important things you need to do and avoid doing to prepare for what is… read more