Divorce is difficult, and timesharing children can be even more difficult. Timesharing in a divorce can be extremely contentious if parents don't cooperate. Many potential pitfalls can lead to a parent losing rights to their children or spending time with them. If a...
Divorce
When can alimony be modified in Florida?
Alimony (also called “spousal support”) can be a hot topic in a divorce, and it’s never really surprising when a couple at war with each other can’t agree on what’s fair. Even once alimony issues are settled (whether by agreement or an order of the court), they can...
Why parental divorce can have a significant emotional impact on adult children
If you’re among the increasing number of people over 50 who divorce after their children are grown and have started their own lives, you may not be worried about how the divorce will affect them. Many divorcing spouses are so consumed with their own emotions and the...
Making sense of post-divorce credit card debt
Even if you and your spouse have agreed to an amicable divorce in Florida, divorcing your debt may not be as easy. You will remain responsible for your ex-spouse's debt if it was acquired on a credit card if that card was in your name. Division of debt is less than...
Did you know that gray divorce is on the rise?
Though it is not a technical term, “gray divorce” is often used when people who are 50 years old or older decide to get divorced. It is something that used to be rather uncommon, and may even now come as a surprise. If a couple has been together for decades, friends...
Dividing retirement accounts during a divorce
One of the most challenging aspects of any divorce in Florida is dividing assets. For many couples, that's difficult. It involves not just cash but also things like the family home. Even retirement accounts and pensions are affected. In some cases, this becomes very...
Dealing with debts during a divorce
When couples in Florida go through a divorce, they divide both the assets they acquired and the debts they took on during their marriages. However, lenders are not bound by the terms of divorce agreements. This means that estranged spouses are sometimes pursued for...
Tips to help your child through a divorce
If you and your spouse have decided that it is time for a divorce, you need to think about your children. Taking them into consideration should be at the top of your list. While co-parenting in Florida can be complicated, the more you can work together, the better...
Key reasons why second marriages fail
Ideally, you'll use the lessons learned during your first marriage to make a second marriage stronger. However, 67% of second marriages in Florida and across the country end in divorce. Take a look at a few reasons why this happens. You haven't healed from your last...
Should you date during a divorce?
In America, almost half of all marriages end in divorce. It's so common that lots of people in Florida have questions about divorcing. One of the things people are most interested to know is when they can start dating. The answer, like most divorces, is somewhat...
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