Approaching divorce with preparation and a clear understanding of your situation can ease the process. Advance planning helps you navigate the challenges of divorce and work towards a fair resolution. For smart pre-divorce planning, consider what your life will look like after the marriage ends to gain clarity about the
Life often throws unpredictable curveballs, making it necessary to reassess certain decisions, especially when finances are involved. Alimony, also known as spousal support, is one such area that may require modification as circumstances change. According to the Florida Department of Health, only 10% of divorces include alimony. If you are
Domestic violence represents a serious issue that affects many lives and families, often with devastating consequences. In Florida, the presence of domestic violence further complicates matters. A domestic violence injunction can serve as a critical protective measure for victims. An injunction is a legal order that requires one party to
Divorce can be an emotionally draining and challenging process, even when both parties are cooperative. However, when one spouse is uncooperative, the process can become even more complicated and difficult to navigate. An uncooperative spouse can prolong the divorce process, increase expenses and add to the emotional turmoil. Despite the
Divorce can be a difficult and emotional time, but it is essential to protect your financial future during this process. In Florida, the courts divide assets and debts fairly but not necessarily equally, as it is an equitable distribution state. This article will provide some tips for protecting your finances
When parents divorce, breaking the news to the kids is often the hardest part. For parents of small children, there are many resources available to guide these difficult conversations. Unfortunately, couples whose children are now adults have fewer resources. Many people do not consider the impact of divorce on independent
Many people have likely heard of a prenuptial agreement before. Colloquially known as a prenup, these agreements have existed for quite some time and do couples a lot of good. Despite the stigma that once surrounded them and continues to persist in some form, prenuptial agreements have numerous benefits. It
Even when the split is mutually agreed upon, divorce is rarely easy. Along with the emotional turmoil most people experience, divorce can also cause quite a few financial concerns. That is why it is so important to financially prepare for your divorce by taking the right steps. Here are a
Traditional litigation is not your only option if you and your spouse are heading for divorce. Divorce mediation is an alternative, collaborative process in which a neutral mediator helps you settle the terms of your divorce outside of the courtroom. Here are four benefits of choosing divorce mediation over litigation
When going through divorce, you will also have to undergo the asset division process. This takes all shared or community assets and equally or equitably divides them between you and your spouse. But how do you know what assets count as community assets in the first place? Separate property As
Telling your children about the decision to end your marriage may be one of the more difficult parts of the divorce process. However, it is important to let them know as soon as you are sure, as they should not hear the news from anyone else. Telling them should not
Making life-changing decisions when it comes to ending a marriage is no longer the exclusive purview of couples in their 30s and 40s. Their older contemporaries in the 50, 60, and even 70-year-old demographic are more pulling the plug on their long-term unions than ever. In reality, marital dissolutions overall
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