Divorce

When you embark on a divorce, you hope it will make you and your soon-to-be ex happier in the long run. Yet the journey to get there won’t be straightforward, and you might wonder if you will ever get there at all, especially if your spouse starts acting strangely....

It is very easy for a divorce to turn ugly. Even when people know that their future will be happier after ending their marriage, they can still have a lot of grief and anger over the divorce process. When couples let their emotions take over, they may end up embroiled...

It's possible to meet someone you are interested in during your divorce. But should you date them? Divorce and dating can be complicated. According to Florida laws, couples can divorce by stating the marriage is irretrievably broken (no-fault divorce). However, this...

For all of your child’s life, they have known their parents to live together under one roof. All that is about to change once you finalize your divorce. Your child will, eventually, learn about your divorce. You may wonder if you should talk about your divorce to your...

People have different beliefs about divorce, with the common one being it has conflicts. However, divorce is unique, and it doesn’t necessarily have to involve battles. You and your ex-spouse can choose to go through an uncontested process.  Here is what constitutes a...

Nearly all couples underestimate the economic effects of getting divorced. As such, many emerge from the proceedings with few financial resources to sustain their new lives. Even the wealthy can suffer unexpected money woes during and after a divorce. You may...

Your spouse may inform you that they want a divorce. You may have seen this coming if your marriage was affected by irreconcilable issues, or it may be unexpected. Either way, you need to be careful with your response. This guide highlights what to do when your spouse...

If you are navigating a divorce, a non-marital child custody case or any other “family law” matter, it is important to understand that what you say and do outside of negotiation sessions and/or court can ultimately influence the outcome of your situation. Certainly,...

An impending divorce can set the ball rolling for a myriad of changes for both parties. Arguments regarding property division, child custody and child and spousal support are just some of the contentious issues that will come up during the divorce. And while you may...

You may have found a new job opportunity in a different state but share custody of the children with your co-parent. As the primary custodian, you may be worried that your relocation will mean giving up primary custody of your children. Your concerns are not baseless...