People who own a business usually put a lot of time and energy into their company. If the owners decide to divorce, they may both want to remain with the business that means so much to them. This is only possible if they can make a solid transition from romantic...
Divorce
Can you minimize the cost of a divorce?
Ask anybody who has been there, and they’ll tell you: Divorce is expensive. While a divorce can theoretically be accomplished for a few hundred dollars in filing fees, the average cost of a divorce in Florida is actually $10,409 per person – not per couple. That’s a...
What happens to a couple’s marital home during divorce?
People who are going through a divorce have a lot of things to consider. For some, determining what to do with the marital home is a primary concern. Because the marital home is often the largest asset that a couple owns, many individuals who are going through a...
Don’t keep sensitive topics from your divorce representative
Divorce is an emotionally charged process that benefits enormously from open communication with your legal representative. However, there may be sensitive topics you hesitate to bring up. Unfortunately, withholding information can harm you in the divorce. Your...
Things to consider during a gray divorce
People often assume that once a couple is older, they won’t want to divorce. While it’s true that many people will stay together forever, gray divorce has become fairly common. This refers to a divorce involving people who are 50 or older at the time of the split....
How to cope with losing your social circle due to grey divorce
Grey divorce, the term used for divorce later in life, often inspires unique challenges. Beyond emotional upheaval, social isolation can be a major concern. This is especially true for individuals whose shared friends and activities were tied to their current or...
Navigating the wide range of emotions divorce inspires
Divorce can be one of the most emotionally turbulent times in a person's life. A wide range of emotions come from relief and liberation to grief and despair. This emotional rollercoaster is a natural response to divorce's significant changes and uncertainties....
3 reasons gray divorce often differs from divorces earlier in life
Gray divorces were once relatively uncommon. Older adults who had spent years together were less likely to divorce than younger couples. However, researchers have found that that trend reversed in the last few decades. Younger people are now less likely to file for...
How can I prepare my finances for the divorce?
A divorcing couple can face significant life changes and adjustments before, during and after proceedings, making preparations essential to help them maintain their standards of living. Without adequate planning and foresight, the involved parties may struggle to keep...
How might Florida’s new alimony law affect you?
After years of political back-and-forth, Florida ended permanent alimony this year. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law that replaces it with an option called “durational alimony.” The law took effect on July 1. What does this mean for Floridians who are...