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...
Divorce
Why have a trial separation before divorce?
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 that...
Things to remember for parents planning for divorce
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 spend the next few weeks unable...
What are the rights of stepparents in Florida?
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...
A narcissist can make your divorce miserable
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...
Will your divorce negatively impact your young child?
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...
What happens to a house owned by one spouse in a divorce?
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...
If a divorce is coming, August could be the month
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...
4 tips for talking to your ex as a divorced parent
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 a...