Divorce

You’re ready for your marriage to be over, but you’re not necessarily ready to move out of the marital home.  Unlike many other states, Florida doesn’t have any mandatory requirements for couples to live “separate and apart” prior to their divorce, so many couples...

As a family, experiencing a divorce is tough on everyone - especially when you have young children. As a parent, your efforts will be concentrated on making sure they’re protected, and their needs are met. The problem with this is that it can often lead to neglecting...

You and your spouse have decided the best option (or perhaps the only financially viable one) is to sell your home and divide the proceeds. Just being able to agree on that puts you far ahead of many other couples who do battle over this issue. Nonetheless, selling a...

Divorce comes with many changes, particularly with regard to your finances. When divorce is on the horizon, it is in your best interest that you understand how it will affect your financial situation. This can help prepare for your post-divorce life.  Here are three...

If your relationship is going through a rough patch, you might be tempted to turn to astrologers to see what they predict for your future. Many people do. Yet, you are probably better off trying to predict your own future. Here are some indicators that can help you...

Division of assets is one of the most contentious parts of a divorce. Unsurprisingly, not many people like the idea of sharing their property with their ex-spouse, especially if there are feelings of betrayal, mistrust and anger.  While both spouses are required to...

Depending on how you process traumatic events, you may be among the rare few who thrive at work as their marriage ends. These personality types usually appreciate the distraction a job offers and how it takes the focus off divorce for most of the a day. Unfortunately,...

Divorces tend to spike in August when kids head back to school and couples start to face the post-summer reality that their marriage isn’t salvageable. However, new divorce filings start to lag as the holiday season approaches – and won’t typically pick up again until...

Marriage counseling is an option for people whose marriages are struggling. Counseling can offer couples a safe and open space to talk about their problems. After therapy, you may find your marriage stronger than ever. There are a lot of beliefs when it comes to...

It’s a common assumption that everything a husband and wife own is divided equally after a divorce. While there is some truth to this popular belief, property division in Florida is not always 50/50. Either spouse can end up with more marital assets than the other....