People who worry about divorce in the United States often tell you that the divorce rate is 50%. They also say that it’s going up. Clearly, their interpretation of the data tells them that most marriages end in divorce and that we’re always getting closer to a point...
Alimony, or “spousal support,” is designed to level out of some of the inequities that can occur when a couple gets a divorce and one spouse has been financially dependent on the other during their marriage. If you’re in that position, it’s smart to learn more about...
When you decide to get a divorce or are approached by your spouse with divorce papers, your first thought may be that you want to protect your children. You may not know how to let them know that their family is going to be changing or that you and their other parent...
During the process of getting divorced, you may have to share some very personal or embarrassing information with the Florida courts. Everything from private health struggles to infidelity can impact your marriage and be a necessary part of your divorce proceedings....
Many people going through divorce feel concerned that they will receive an unfair outcome. There are many stories floating around on the internet and in popular culture of people whose lives seem to have spiraled out of control during and after a divorce. Unfair...
Your spouse tells you that they want a divorce, and they’re already holding a copy of the prenup that you signed when you got married. You’d forgotten that you even signed it, but they tell you that it takes care of a lot of the legal aspects of the divorce. Reading...
When parents divorce, they’re usually pretty concerned about the custody of their children -- and a lot of parents start the divorce process wanting sole custody. There are several reasons why this may not be the best idea. Consider the following: You may be acting...
For children, even when the divorce is a benefit for their lives overall -- their parents are happier not being married, for instance, keeping the children from a high-conflict living situation -- it can still be emotionally difficult to adjust. Parents need to be...
It took months, but you and your ex have finally filed your divorce papers. You have your own place and you are ready to put this stress behind you and move forward. One final task remains, however — your taxes. Newly divorced couples sometimes overlook the changes to...
There is no single answer to the question of why individuals decide to divorce their spouses. In Tavares and throughout Florida, couples that divorce base their decisions on factors as unique as their relationships. However, causes for divorce can be generally grouped...
