Blog Category | Divorce
When the outcome of a divorce can have a major impact on your future, it is only natural to do everything in your power to pursue the best possible outcome in your case. While you may have already noticed the signs that a divorce is coming, you may not know...
The prospect of divorce can bring out the worst in either or both spouses. The longer it takes, the more havoc it can wreak on your emotions. Before you know it, your feelings have taken control of your decision-making, which is often a recipe for disaster. What if you could...
Divorce is expensive. What you spend on divorce is difficult to estimate since each situation is unique – but it will impact your finances and life in many ways. While you have a lot to focus on during divorce, you must also take steps to protect your money and your...
Whether amicable or fraught with conflict getting a divorce is never easy on the two spouses. Unless blindsided by the arrival of unexpected divorce papers, you may have had some time to get accustomed to the thought of ending your marriage. Those who have the luxury of preparation time usually...
You know that you and your co-parent need to work together to raise your child. You want to do this, but it’s also clear that the two of you have communication issues. Every time that you have a serious conversation, it seems to escalate into a conflict or an argument....
Finding ways to split your property with your spouse can be one of the biggest challenges in your divorce. Some assets are easy to share. A bank account can be split into two even amounts or divided based on what each spouse deposited. A collection can be divided. A house,...
Getting divorced generally involves settling a number of factors such as child custody, property division and spousal support. Needless to say, resolving such issues can result in a certain amount of stress. However, the majority of divorces are settled within a matter of months. Unfortunately, there are occasions where separations...
Are you among the increasing number of people over 50 who are considering divorce or have already begun the process? One of the reasons you and your spouse stayed together for as long as you did, for example, could be that you didn’t want to split up your family. Now...
Your relationship with your spouse is fantastic. You agree on everything, only have eyes for each other, and spend your days laughing and your nights loving. Then out of the blue, they say they want a divorce. That is not how it works. While a divorce request might surprise you,...
When you have children, you have certain rights under Florida law. If you and the other parent end your relationship, you still get to see your children regularly. Unfortunately, sometimes people use their children as a way to express their bitterness to their former partner. Some people will intentionally try...
Your divorce odds are falling if you are an average American. For numerous reasons, the average divorce rate is dropping for most age groups, and it has been doing so for years. One reason is cohabitation, for instance, which is more popular now and means that a lot of younger...
Many couples going through divorce can’t reach agreements about how to handle custody or the division of their property, so they have to turn to the family courts. The Florida courts will resolve on addressed issues in your marriage in accordance with state law if you cannot do so on...
You have tolerated a lot of things from your spouse over the years, but one thing you cannot handle is a cheater. You are suspicious that your spouse is being unfaithful — but how do you really know if you’re just being paranoid or if it’s time to pack your...
Does your work-life balance seem to be all out of whack? Are there aspects of your work that are creating cracks in your marriage? A lot of people suspect that their careers contribute to their divorces — and they’re probably correct. That’s what Stockholm University researchers set out to discover...
If your divorce was precipitated by your spouse’s infidelity, you may feel that it’s only fair that you get everything you want in the divorce, including the bulk of your shared property. That’s an understandable feeling. However, Florida law doesn’t give someone a specific advantage in their divorce because their...
Your spouse is the vindictive kind, so you absolutely believe them when they tell you they’ll quit their job and live with their parents before they pay you a dollar in alimony. You need that financial support — at least, for a while — to get back on your feet...
Divorce is a big personal change, but it will also affect your finances. It’s imperative to have a solid plan in place, as this will go a long way in helping protect your finances and position you for the future you want. Here are some of the most common concerns...
Many people believe that alimony, also called spousal support, is no longer an option in a Florida divorce. Although the concept of receiving support from one’s ex after divorce may seem antiquated to some, it can be ordered in some cases. Who can receive spousal support? Either spouse may receive...
If you tell someone close to you that you and your spouse have been thinking about a divorce, they may tell you to try a trial separation first. You don’t have to, of course, but it’s something that some people consider. Why would you do it? The biggest reason is...
You return home from work one day, and your spouse tells you they are filing for a divorce. Whether it comes out of the blue or has been on the cards for a while, it can be a shock when they tell you they have taken a decision. You may...
When you marry, you can no longer make financial decisions based only on what you want. You need to consider your spouse’s wishes and needs. When you have children, you sacrifice a bit more of your freedom to spend as you please. The money you saved for a week-long surf...
Many people who go through a divorce want the process to be over with as quickly as possible. Some couples can work together through mediation or a similar method to make this happen, but those usually aren’t possible if one half of the couple is a narcissist. One of the...
Parents know that most of the decisions they make will impact their children. For parents on infants and toddlers, the impacts of what they do can be considerable since these are very formative years. If you’re considering filing for a divorce, you might be concerned about how it might affect...
Splitting up your assets will likely be one of the more difficult steps in getting a divorce. Florida is an equitable distribution state, which means that they focus on fairness when splitting your assets in a contested divorce. Generally, only marital property is subject to division. Certain possessions remain separate...
Have you felt like divorce is on the horizon for a while now? Have you been considering it all summer? If so, studies have found that August typically sees a divorce spike, which could make it the month that you and your spouse finally decide to call it quits. Part...
You and your ex have to stay in communication, even after the divorce. There is just no way around it since you have children and you both share custody of those kids. It’s not always going to be easy. However, here are four key communication tips to make things go...
