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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
Children are often hit the hardest when their parents go through a divorce in Florida or anywhere else. Although the split might be necessary, the parents must prioritize their children's well-being. Talk to them together If it’s possible, talk to your child together...
One of the more personal decisions many people make at the end of their marriage in Florida is whether to change their name legally. If you feel that a name change is right for you, one of the smoother options for making this happen is to file a name change request...