Florida is known for its mild weather, but the state might experience seasonal peaks in divorces just like other areas of the country. Sociology researchers have collected compelling data that points to biannual surges in divorce filings. According to their study of a...
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Work statuses and the risk of divorce
Many Florida couples end up divorcing, and people might wonder the reason why so many marriages end. While multiple factors might be at play, a study points to the relationship between the risk of divorce and the work status of the individual spouses. A sociology...
Banks mulling a new kind of mortgage for divorcees
The divorce rate in Florida and around the country has remained steady in recent years after surging in the 1970s and 80s, but divorces among couples at or over the age of 50 have continued to climb. A 2014 study from researchers at Bowling Green State University...
Did Governor Scott Just Shut Down Alimony Reform? | Wood Law Firm
Governor Rick Scott just vetoed Bill SB 668 after the bill passed the Senate and the House. He has vetoed similar bills in the past. The bill would have called for drastic changes to how alimony is handled in Florida. SB 668 Would Have Brought Major Changes A recent...
Alternative dispute resolution methods for divorces
While divorcing couples in Florida may often go into negotiations hoping for a swift and amicable resolution, they sometimes find it difficult to avoid being drawn into heated exchanges when the matters being discussed turn to alimony or property division. Family law...
How are there ‘types of divorce?’ Isn’t divorce just divorce?
Some people understand more about the divorce process. Maybe their parents went through a divorce. Maybe a friend is in the process. Maybe someone has been divorced at least one time themselves. But for those who are new to this whole divorce thing, it can all...
What Parents Need To Know About Florida’s Relocation Statute
If you are a divorced or unmarried parent who wants to move to a different part of Florida or to another state or country with your child, it is critical that you are aware of the rules laid out in Florida statute 61.13001. Even if you are not interested in moving...