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...
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...
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...
More than 68,000 drug arrests occurred in Florida in 2020. This was the first time in over five years that less than 110,000 people were arrested for drug-related offenses in Florida. The drug arrest rate per 100,000 people was 316.8 in 2020, the first time below 517...
When someone in Florida makes a bad decision resulting in jail time, the day of their release leaves them with some decisions to make. They can take the necessary steps to turn their life around, or they can revert back to the lifestyle that led to incarceration....
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...
Divorced parents in Florida often choose to co-parent their children. The arrangement requires divorced parents to work together to raise their children. This eliminates having one parent act as the primary caregiver. Parents often find this challenging, but the goal...