Divorce is a far-reaching process that may affect nearly every area of both spouses' lives, even those that do not seem closely related. This is particularly true when one or both spouses own businesses, which the law treats like marital assets in much the same way it...
Learning that your parents are going through a divorce is stressful for children. Part of the reason for this is the upheaval of everything they've grown accustomed to. Another part is that they don't have any say or control. If you are planning on divorcing or think...
For people in Florida considering a divorce, the financial implications are some of the most challenging and difficult. This can especially be the case for people who choose to end their marriage later in life. In the past 25 years, the divorce rate for adults over...
Your kids are old enough to understand what it means when you tell them you're getting divorced. They may not understand all of the little details behind why you are doing it, but they know what it means. You have to be open and honest with them as you move through...
Divorce myths thrive because they always move down through the grapevine. You mention that you're splitting up with your spouse, and your friend knows another friend who said that her sister's brother's uncle went through a divorce and this is how it played out. You...
For many couples, the asset division process is one of the most complex and contested areas of an impending divorce. For couples with substantial assets, including a home, vacation properties, investment and retirement accounts, and more, it's common to disagree about...
Congratulations! You and your family made it through the holidays no worse for wear. It might be the first year after your divorce, or perhaps you’ve been divorced for a while, but you did it. It was tough but you’re on the other side of the holidays and...
Divorce has a number of personal and social benefits for you, such as allowing you freedom and the ability to move on from a relationship that wasn’t working. You likely did not know that when it comes to your children’s prospects in regards to paying for...
Nearly every divorce comes with painful emotions, along with the complicated mess of untangling what could have been years of shared finances and assets. The cost of a divorce is also something that should not be taken lightly, particularly in Florida. With an average...
Over the course of your marriage, like many people in Florida, you and your spouse likely amassed various assets and possessions. Collectively, these assets that couples acquire throughout their marriage are generally known as marital property. Marital property could...
