Divorce is a different experience for everyone. However, every individual who is going through the process will experience some issues in one form or another. If you're preparing to file for divorce, here are some things you should expect as a Florida resident. Loss...
Divorce
What is equitable distribution?
Divorce can take a financial and emotional toll on everyone in the family. The process of ending a marriage can also be complicated since state regulations determine who gets certain assets or property and which parties are responsible for the debt after the divorce....
Preparing for divorce before you file
Anyone who is considering ending their marriage should take steps in advance to prepare for divorce. Deciding to divorce is a major decision and shouldn't be taken lightly. Instead, people should carefully consider whether they truly want to get divorced before filing...
The rise of “gray divorce”
Many people may think of divorce as something that happens in the earlier part of a person's life or after just a few years of marriage. In fact, Florida couples who have been married for decades also may split up. The divorce rate of couples over 50 is twice as high...
What is the best way to answer a divorce petition?
When a couple in Florida begins divorce proceedings, one spouse might file first and then ensure that the other spouse legally receives a copy of the divorce petition. Once that petition is delivered, the receiving spouse has the choice to either answer the petition...
Dr. Dre ordered to find new divorce attorneys
It seems like there is a new celebrity divorce story in the news every day, whether it is Kelley Clarkson, Kim Kardashian, Kanje or Dr. Dre. We are constantly bombarded with these stories, and the recent news from the Dr. Dre and Nicole Young divorce case is yet...
Five facts about Florida alimony
Divorce is an emotional experience, but it is also a legal process with financial implications. When two Floridians decide to end their marriage, they must unweave the delicate web of their lives that has grown over the years of their marriage. They often benefit from...
What is the best interest of the child standard in Florida?
Custody battles during a divorce can get messy and complicated for many reasons. Both parents may think that their child will be better off with them and as a result, will do just about anything to make sure they are granted primary custody. However, it is the court’s...
The basics of divorce in Florida
When a couple decides to go their separate ways, they are taking steps that will determine the rest of their lives, which also influences their children’s future as well. Understanding the process of separation and divorce may not ease the pain and conflicting...
Steps to take after a spouse asks for a divorce
When couples say, “I do,” they intend it to mean until death does them part. Unfortunately, roughly half of all marriages end in divorce. This means that even the happiest of couples need to consider this possibility no matter how unlikely they believe it to be....