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...
Here are 3 tips for discussing divorce with your children
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...
Your spouse’s spending and fighting for a fair divorce outcome
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...
Can you get a prenup thrown out?
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...
Newly Single? Watch for These Tax Filing Mistakes
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...
Why do people decide to divorce?
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...
Divorce and social media
Divorce can be a complicated matter, and the stakes can be especially high. With that in mind, you want to do everything you can to protect your interests, as well as your children's wellbeing. This means that you need to gather as much evidence as you can to support...
Are there ways to cut down on expenses during a divorce?
Florida residents who are going through a divorce have plenty on their minds. After all, there are many difficult decisions that need to be made throughout the legal process, not to mention the emotional toll that a divorce can have on a person. However, for many...
Using financial experts during a divorce
Ending a marriage is an emotional event for spouses in Florida and elsewhere. The divorce process can feel like a very isolating experience. Like you are navigating it alone, and when it is over, will be alone. Nonetheless, this process is not one that must be done...
Can you challenge the validity of your prenuptial agreement?
As we have discussed previously on the blog, a prenuptial agreement can be a powerful way to protect your interests as you enter into a marriage, thereby allowing you and your spouse to focus on your relationship rather than financial concerns. However, as time passes...