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...
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How can I prepare my child for the divorce?
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...
Divorce doesn’t have to be adversarial
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...
2 financial rules to live by when divorcing in Florida
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...
What to do when your spouse informs you of a divorce
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...
Family law matters and social media don’t mix
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,...
Are you financially prepared for the divorce?
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...
Will you lose custody of your children when you relocate?
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...
5 common reasons for divorce
Florida has one of the highest divorce rates in the United States. Its divorce rate is 3.0 per 1,000 people. There are several explanations for why couples decide to end their relationships. Below are five common reasons they file for divorce. 1. Financial troubles...
How old were you when you got married?
The odds that any specific couple will get divorced are going to vary based on their own personal factors. You can look at the overall trends to get a general sense of how often divorce happens in the United States, but this doesn’t shed much light on a case-by-case...