Many couples are likely aware of the Divorce Month phenomenon, as divorce filings spike in January. There’s another phenomenon referred to as grey divorce, wherein older couples choose to part ways after decades of being together. One might wonder if these two...
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Prepping for divorce: 3 steps to take before filing in January
Are you already sure you want a divorce? Are you just waiting for the holiday season to be past to file? You’re not alone. For a variety of reasons, a lot of people wait until the winter holiday season is over and file their divorce petitions in January. However, that...
3 ways to emotionally prepare for your divorce
Most people going through a divorce prepare financially but forget to do so emotionally. In addition to gathering your financial documents, listing your assets and debts, creating a budget and closing/separating bank accounts, it's vital to get yourself emotionally...
How can exes operate a business together?
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...
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....