Marriage, a significant commitment, can encounter pitfalls that may lead to divorce. If you find yourself on this path, understanding common mistakes can make the process smoother. Documenting your spouse's actions is a practical step for those navigating divorce,...
How to talk to your kids about divorce
Divorces can be particularly stressful for children. It can be traumatic for them to witness their parents' marriage dissolve. They can feel a variety of emotions, such as shock and anger. Some might even feel guilty about it. Since divorce is such a significant time...
What happens to small business owners during a divorce?
Divorce disrupts the family, but for the small business owners, it also interrupts business operations. Couples facing divorce not only deal with custody or support issues but there are concerns with the division of assets. A small business is usually the primary...
Alimony changes could impact many grey divorces
Alimony and child custody are two of the most contentious subjects in many divorces. New legislation is set to make changes to alimony and child custody for both pending and settled divorces. How might these changes affect Florida divorces? How legislative changes...
How to speak to your child about divorce
Divorce is much more complicated with kids involved. As a parent, you do not want to cause lingering issues with your child. However, sometimes divorce is the only option, and you need to make the best of things. According to the CDC, Florida had a divorce rate of 3.5...
Statistics on divorce in Florida
If you want to end your marriage, you could have a number of important issues to review, especially if you have kids or significant assets. Sometimes, people feel guilty or worry about how a divorce could affect their reputation. However, many couples get divorced...
What complications may result from gray divorce?
A glaring complication of gray divorce is the onslaught of financial repercussions that may follow. Maneuvering your way through these complications can expose challenges and uncertainty. Your knowledge of some of the complications you may potentially face can help...
What are two vital financial considerations for gray divorce?
Divorce comes with a lot of territories to navigate at any age, but older divorcees have more pitfalls to avoid. Which landmines must you sidestep as someone divorcing in your golden years? Kiplinger explains two financial lessons to learn during a gray divorce. Learn...
Intellectual property in your divorce
A divorce is a messy event in your life that gets more complicated depending on what property you have to divide. As an equitable division state, Florida courts look to divide property as fairly as possible given the various factors in your marriage. This means...
Maintaining privacy during your divorce
After the children grow up, marriage often looks very different from when they were little, and many Florida couples find that they no longer have anything in common. If you and your spouse want to divorce now that you are empty nesters, you might find that splitting...
