An interesting thing has been happening to the divorce rate for older couples. For many Americans, it has been dropping. But if you look at the statistics for divorce involving those over 65, going back to 1990, you’ll see that the divorce rate has tripled. This is a...
When couples have very different financial views, it can cause marital strife. This is why it is important for them to talk about it in advance. But even when doing so, they may not be fully open about their views, or those views could change over time. What sometimes...
There are several family matters that couples often need to discuss during a Florida divorce. One of the biggest focuses for many couples is asset division. Nearly every person has some idea of what assets they would want to keep in a divorce, such as a house, car,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...