There are generally two main approaches to modern Florida divorce proceedings. Couples can cooperate for an uncontested filing in which they agree to specific property division and parenting terms, or they can litigate and have a judge determine what would be...
You’re going through a divorce and have children. You may have realized that you should probably talk to your children about the divorce. But, how will you do this? You may need to ask yourself the following questions to prepare for this complex conversation: When...
There are many reasons for divorce, and things like infidelity or financial indiscretions are some of the most well-known. These things are often very dramatic. One spouse comes home to find out that the other person is having an affair or they discover that their...
A child of three years of age is going to understand the news of your divorce drastically differently than a child of thirteen years of age. In other words, the age of your children will likely determine how you approach the subject of divorce. This is why you should...
There’s often a lot of talk about divorce rates as if they are constantly going up, but the statistics paint a very different picture. Many times, people are still just referencing the rise in the divorce rate in the 1970s, which was sparked by no-fault divorce laws....
Older couples are becoming a more prominent demographic in marital dissolutions. Experts are using terms such as skyrocketing to describe the significant uptick. Referred to as "boomer" or "gray" divorce. Couples in their fifties, sixties, and even seventies, if not...
Transitioning one household into two is one of the many challenges that divorcing couples face. If you were to divorce in an “equal distribution” state, you’d be required to divide the value of your marital property 50-50 with your spouse. But, if you’re divorcing in...
Some people associate prenuptial agreements with the very wealthy and spouses-to-be who do not trust each other. But in fact, a prenup can help each spouse feel financially secure entering the marriage. Anybody of any income and level of wealth could use the...
When people are getting divorced, they are sometimes tempted to try to hide assets. There are many different ways that they will do this, including simply putting money into a secret bank account or a safe deposit box. Some people will transfer money to friends or...
No-fault divorce hasn’t always been possible in the United States. It started back in 1969 in California, and it has now spread across the country. There are still states where you can declare fault if you want to, but you typically don’t need to have a reason to get...
