Sharing in the cost of a quinceañera or bar or bat mitzvah after divorce During the stressful time of a divorce, especially if there are children to care for, some things may not occur to a parent as he or she heads into negotiations with the soon-to-be ex over the...
Month: October 2018
Who pays for the children’s braces in a Florida divorce?
Today, many children and teens get braces or other orthodontic treatment to straighten or adjust overcrowded teeth, correct an overbite or underbite, enhance tooth or jaw placement, or improve smiles. According to KidsHealth, the average length of time a child wears...
Oi vey: Getting the get in a Florida divorce
A Jewish woman in Florida facing divorce may encounter a legal challenge if it is important to her to receive a “get” from her husband. A get is a religious document the husband must sign to release the wife from their marriage. Without a get, a rabbi will not...
Divorce and dementia: Dissolution of marriage and the elderly
When a spouse shows signs of dementia, issues related to marriage and divorce can get complicated. In some circumstances, dementia can cause difficult behavior and symptoms that challenge the foundations of even a good relationship. But what if the spouse with...