Divorce

Parents don't like to see their children hurt. It's particularly painful when the parents are the ones causing the pain. It's easy to put off telling your kids that their parents are divorcing. But waiting too long can sometimes make a bad situation worse. The where...

When you’re going through a divorce, you’d probably prefer to make a clean break with your spouse – but that isn’t always possible. You may not be able to immediately move out of your shared residence for any number of reasons. So, how do you set boundaries and keep...

Parents should talk to their children about their divorce together because it gives a united front. It can be more manageable for children to come to terms with divorce when they have both parents telling them they are going their separate ways, but they still love...

In a general sense, commingling is when two things get mixed together. They have been commingled and it can be difficult to sort them apart again. When it comes to divorce, this term is most often used when talking about separate property and marital property. In some...

Divorce can be a challenging process; therefore, it can be a relief for couples to know that their divorce doesn’t necessarily have to be contentious and drawn out. Couples can explore a much less complicated approach than litigation — uncontested divorce. This type...

You may notice certain behaviors or financial activities by your spouse that could indicate marital asset dissipation or the intentional depletion of marital assets in anticipation of divorce.  When this happens, it’s crucial to act quickly to protect your financial...

At some point, every married couple faces difficulties. These can range from minor to severe, but how a couple overcomes these challenges shapes the future of the relationship. One of the most important aspects of any relationship is communication. Without this, a...

When you inform your child you are getting a divorce, their behavior may change. The idea that their parents are separating can be challenging. Hence, they may act differently. Here are four behavioral issues you may notice: Getting into trouble at school Your child...

Divorce is usually the result of a breakdown in communication, trust and/or mutual respect within a marriage, leading to irreconcilable differences and the decision to end the relationship. Abuse in a marriage is also a leading cause of divorce. While physical abuse...

There are typically two approaches to divorce proceedings in Florida. People can either cooperate with their spouse via an uncontested divorce or they can take an adversarial approach and pursue a contested divorce. Contested or litigated divorces require that people...