Divorce

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...

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...

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...

Property division in divorce often involves transferring assets from one person to another to achieve a fair settlement. These can include homes, cars, stocks and more. A common concern people often have is whether they’re responsible for capital gains taxes on a...

It can sometimes be difficult to figure out how to talk to your spouse about getting a divorce. You may have come to this conclusion on your own, spending months thinking over how you want to proceed. You are sure the divorce is what you want, but that doesn’t make it...

In a divorce case, people sometimes wonder what's going to happen to their family pet. They're concerned about having to figure out a situation in which they can share time with the pet, or they may even be concerned that they'll never see them again. This concern is...

As an older person, thinking about getting a divorce can be a frustrating conundrum. On one hand, you may feel that you cannot live with your spouse any longer and want to move on. On the other, you have your finances mixed up together, and you’re not sure how you can...

When you get divorced, you hope that your spouse will act maturely and fairly, be honest and not stoop to tactics that deliberately make you look bad. Unfortunately, however, you might have been married to someone who always wants the upper hand – and will do just...

Judges overseeing proceedings in the Florida family courts must apply state law to unique family circumstances. They have to help protect children when making custody decisions and seek fair solutions under the equitable distribution statute enshrined in Florida law....

Parenthood comes with certain rights and with many responsibilities. Parental responsibilities typically last until someone's child reaches adulthood. Until your child turns 18 or graduates high school, you may have a legal obligation to provide them with housing,...