Divorce

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...

Co-parenting after a divorce requires one essential thing – cooperation. While most divorcing couples will make a good go at this and raise their children well enough, it is not feasible for some divorcing couples. Examples include when violence or abuse was a problem...

If you see that a decision to divorce is imminent, that can give you time to prepare by gathering financial documents, considering your goals for the divorce process, looking into local divorce laws and wrapping your head and heart around what is coming. This...

Co-parenting after divorce can be much different than parenting together during a marriage. Parents need to redefine their relationship and take intentional steps to co-parent successfully. How can you do this? Below are four tips that may be beneficial as you move...

It’s no secret that every married couple has their ups and downs. Getting past these obstacles together can solidify the union. Unfortunately, that’s not how it works for some couples and a significant number of marriages end in divorce. While divorce is something...

In a Florida divorce, several types of alimony may be awarded. One option is durational alimony.  As the name suggests, this alimony is only provided for a specific time. The goal of durational alimony is to provide financial assistance to the spouse who requires...

Financial entanglements can complicate matters further when a couple embarks on the often-arduous divorce journey. One of the pressing concerns is how joint debts, such as mortgages, car loans or credit card balances, can impact individual credit scores. A misstep in...

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...