For previous generations, ending a marriage was a somewhat rare and sometimes socially unacceptable step to take. Florida couples often stayed in unhappy marriages due to social norms, family expectations and many other reasons. However, it is now more common for...
Citrus County Family Law Blog
Facts about divorce in 2023
People choose to end their marriages for reasons that are varied and deeply personal. While each divorce is unique, many divorce processes follow similar patterns, and divorcees often face similar challenges after the final judgment is entered. Looking at divorce...
Is the divorce rate on the rise?
There are many different reasons that couples choose to end their marriages. Disagreements over money, infidelity and irreconcilable differences are only a few of the most common reasons that Florida couples choose to divorce. Divorce is now more common than at any...
What does a celebrity divorce mean for Florida couples?
The process of ending a marriage is deeply personal, and there is no single right way to do it. For Reese Witherspoon and her husband of almost 12 years, their divorce was fast and amicable, and they were able to work on the terms of their parenting plan together. The...
Preparing for the challenges of co-parenting
Divorce can cause many emotions for the entire family, but often, the children are the most affected. When parents divorce, children may feel unsure about their future with all the inevitable life changes that happen. Moving to a new home, going back and forth from...
Protecting the mental and emotional health of kids during divorce
The decisions that parents make have the potential to significantly impact their children for years to come. This is especially true during divorce proceedings when the choices that the parents make can affect everything from where the kids live to when they see their...
Getting ready for the complications of a gray divorce
Ending a marriage is a complex process, no matter the ages of the spouses. Divorce can be especially difficult when the two parties are older and they are close to retirement age. Gray divorce is a term that refers to divorce between two people who are aged 50 and up....
How digital assets can affect divorce proceedings
Property division is one of the most important and often most contentious aspects of divorce proceedings. While some spouses are willing to negotiate the terms of their divorce order together, there are times when the spouses are unable to work together on fair and...
Working moms and their likelihood to divorce
Making the decision to end a marriage is difficult, and it often comes after significant deliberation. Overall, the divorce rate is at a 50-year low, but one professional points out that working parents have seen an increase in their overall divorce rate. There is...
The role of the custodial parent
One of the most important factors for divorcing parents is to ensure they allow their kids to have as much stability and security as possible. There is no single perfect way to accomplish this goal, but one helpful step is to understand custody terms and what they...