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...
Divorce
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...
How to tell your kids about the divorce
Talking to your kids about your divorce may be one of the most difficult conversations you will ever have. Seeing them experience different emotions can be challenging. But a few practical tips can help you. Here are four of them: Tell the truth, but be careful You...
3 ways someone can unfairly reduce the marital estate pre-divorce
Divorcing couples in Florida typically need to provide each other and the courts with full financial disclosures. They also either need to negotiate property division arrangements with one another or wait for a judge to review the situation and determine an...
Reasons not to mention your divorce on social media
It’s probably tempting to talk about an upcoming divorce on social media. Many people post everything major that happens in their life on such platforms nowadays. Determining that you are going to end your marriage certainly seems like something you would want to...
2 important considerations for those considering a gray divorce
Not that many years ago, people talked about divorce as something that young people would do after getting married too early or making poor choices. There was a long-standing assumption that those who remain married for a decade or longer were very unlikely to...
What happens if your spouse gives away property before your divorce?
Movies and TV shows have depicted angry and bitter spouses giving away their partner’s belongings or even burning them after finding out they were unfaithful. You may have even seen ads on social media marketplaces where people sell items for huge discounts or give...