A recent survey looked at the common factors in military marriages that last. With so many ending in divorce, the researcher wanted to discover why some stayed the distance. It was based on civilian women married to military men. It did not consider any other form of...
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5 tips to successfully share child custody
Have you ever dreamed of picking up your kids, putting your things in the car and driving as far away as possible from your spouse to start a new life, just you and your children? It may be your dream, but it is probably not the kids’. Children thrive on spending time...
Why choose an uncontested divorce in Florida?
“’Til death do us part, that’s what we agreed.” It’s fair to say that your husband is not enamored with the idea of a divorce. You offer to arrange his death for him, but he is not keen on that either. “We can’t afford to get divorced,” he continues, “Besides, I don’t...
The importance of a parenting plan in a Florida divorce
As part of your divorce procedure, you will have to present a parenting plan. Florida law requires you to plan how the children will spend time with each of you as well as how the finances are going to work for things such as child support. The plan also needs to...
Destin cracks down on underage drinking
“I was looking for some action / But all I found was cigarettes and alcohol. “The line from rock band Oasis sums up many teenagers’ experiences of weekend trips to the Florida coast. Next time your teenage son or daughter tells you they are going to Destin for the...
Understanding alimony in Florida
The prospect of ending your marriage can leave you fearing for your financial future. Fortunately, Florida law makes allowances for this. It acknowledges that one partner may struggle afterward, especially if they sacrificed their career to bring up children or run...
You’re never too old to get a divorce
You turn to look at your husband and realize he is never going to change. He would be content to spend the rest of his life locked in his study, working on his military history novel. You wonder how many days it would take him to notice if you left. Aside from meals...
Reasons to consider asking for a support or custody modification
Life has a way of changing quickly, and one unexpected life change can prompt multiple others. For someone going through a divorce, it's possible for the effects of the dissolution of their marriage to ripple out and impact numerous other aspects of their life, such...
Why is divorce more prevalent for military women?
It’s often said that military service takes a heavy toll on marriages. Yet statistics show the military divorce rate is not much different than the divorce rate among civilian couples. Unless you are a woman in the armed services -- female servicemembers have a...