Divorce

A recent report released by the National Center for Family and Marriage states that one in every four divorces filed is between couples over the age of 50. That number is more than double the 1990 statistics concerning divorce. An AARP study also shows that the...

Experts agree that nagging can be as lethal to a marriage as adultery or abuse, and can destroy the relationship, leading it down the path to divorce.In a recent study, one professor said nagging is a prime contributor to divorce, and can actually cause two people to...

Alimony reform seems under full steam in many states throughout the country, and the debate surrounding it is rife with complexities.Florida is often cited as a state where there is aggressive agitation for reform. In a prior blog post (November 21, 2011), we...

In years past, research strongly indicated that women who divorced usually suffered financial crisis, while the man's income increased. Times are changing. In a recent report released by Pew Research, a Washington, D.C., organization that has a pulse on changing...

Divorce, with attendant issues that can include child custody, child support, property division and other matters, can be problematic even under the most agreeable terms, but life after divorce does not have to be. Setting your intentions early on following a divorce...

"Divorce is ultimately a very personal decision, and what's best for you doesn't have anything to do with the date on the calendar."Having said that, one divorce consultant interviewed by a national publication acknowledged as well what many of her professional peers...

Divorce can bring out frustrations and emotions in everyone involved, but the stakes get even higher when children are involved. Not only do divorcing couples in Florida and nationally sometimes use their children as pawns in their conflict and often battle over...

The likelihood of making sound financial determinations in a divorce rather than emotional decisions can be greatly increased with the help of a proven divorce attorney who has the expertise to protect your financial future.Alimony, or spousal maintenance/support, is...

Proposed and identical legislation recently introduced in both the Florida Senate and House of Representatives seeks to materially modify existing state law governing alimony. Current statutory provisions are seen by some critics as being unduly harsh and...

Compared with Britney Spears, Kim Kardashian is a paragon of stability and longevity when it comes to marriage. The media is currently awash with large-font headlines broadcasting the 72 days that elapsed prior to Kardashian filing for divorce from Kris Humphries, her...