Florida couples who are seeing their marriages come to an end often prefer to negotiate a settlement rather than going to court and having a judge decide on the applicable legal issues. These issues can involve alimony and child support, but many people fail to...
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3 leading reasons why women initiate 70% of divorces
According to the American Sociological Association, 70% of divorces happen because the women in the marriages want out. The reasons motivating these female-driven divorces in Florida involve career challenges, emotional labor and intolerance of bad behavior. Many...
Understanding finances in a marriage
According to a study by Fidelity Investments, most people recover emotionally and financially from divorce after about five years. Another finding was that the majority of people who did not have much involvement in the family finances regretted it in the divorce....
Why January is a popular month for divorce
Florida residents might be surprised to learn that January is considered 'Divorce Month" by many legal professionals. It seems that many people wait until the holiday season has passed and then file for divorce. There are a number of reasons why this often happens....
Why engaged couples need to discuss finances and prenups
Most people want to focus on the excitement and joy that surrounds an engagement. However, for couples to be on the same page regarding issues that may come up during their marriage or even a future divorce, they have to discuss financial matters. Here are some...
Top concerns women have after divorce
The United States has the third highest divorce rate in the world, and those who have gone through this process would agree that it is not easy. It seems to affect men and women in different ways. Florida residents may be interested in learning about the top concerns...
How to divide investments in a divorce
A divorce can mean that Florida estranged couples may have a number of complex investments to divide. Since this can incur penalties and taxes if not done correctly, people in this situation may want to work with legal and financial professionals throughout this...
Traits and behaviors that could result in divorce
Every marriage in Florida involves two people who both need to make efforts to sustain the relationship and control negative personality impulses. Bad habits or personality traits if left unrecognized or uncontrolled could eventually motivate people to file for...
When parents can’t afford child support
Child support orders in Florida are typically based on the income of the non-custodial parent. However, many people experience serious changes to their financial situation after a child support order is already in place. Some believe that people fall behind on child...
The many costs associated with divorce
Florida spouses who are going through a divorce should think about the financial impact of separating. While ending a marriage may be necessary, it's important to go over one's current financial situation before starting the process. This is because it may be...