Divorce can be tough on children. After all, many marriage dissolutions turn into disputes about where children are going to live and who will make important life decisions for those children. Although these discussions sometimes occur behind closed doors, in other cases parents are unable to keep their emotions away from their children. This can have a tremendous impact on a child's emotional well-being for a significant time.
Some events that call for the creation of a postnuptial agreement
Posts on this blog have discussed the importance of prenuptial agreements and how they can be beneficial for a couple thinking about tying the knot. However, many people find it hard to discus these matters prior to their marriage. Sometimes these individuals feel like they've missed out on an opportunity when they fail to enter into a prenuptial agreement, but this isn't the case because these couples can still agree to a postnuptial agreement.
We can help remedy interstate child abduction issues
Recently on the blog we discussed how the Hague Convention can be utilized to address matters of international child abduction. Successful utilization of this international law is crucial for those who are facing the unthinkable. Those whose children have been taken to another state or another country in contradiction of an existing child custody order are often afraid for their children's well-being and don't know where to turn for help. Although law enforcement's efforts may be beneficial, they are often confined within the bounds of their jurisdiction.
How divorce mediation can help older divorcing couples
Divorces among couples close to or past the age of retirement, also referred to as gray divorces, have increased in recent years. Due to a combination of increased longevity and decreased social stigma related to the end of a marriage, many people who have remained married for decades are now wondering if divorce would lead to a happier retirement.
Traveling outside the U.S. with a child after divorce
Just because a family arrangement has changed doesn’t mean vacations are a thing of the past. Oftentimes, one parent may want to take a long trip with their child or children – potentially even to a foreign country. After divorce however, doing so may not be as straightforward as it once was.
What are some limitations on prenuptial agreements?
Many Floridians are drawn to the idea of a prenuptial agreement. These individuals rightly view these agreements as a sort of marital contract that can spell out financial obligations during the course of marriage and, perhaps more importantly, how assets will be divided in the event of divorced. As beneficial as these agreements are, though, they are subject to some limitations. Knowing the restrictions placed on these agreements is crucial because including them in a prenuptial agreement may lead to the entire contract being deemed invalid.
