Category Archives: Divorce
Is it Ever Too Late to Get Divorced?
You finally made it to retirement. You now have the time and money to do all the things you wanted to do, like travel the world with your spouse. However, now that you’re spending 24/7 with your husband or wife, you’re discovering that you’re not as happy as you expected to be. Your husband… Read More »
What Happens to a Wedding Ring After Divorce?
A wedding ring is a sign of commitment. Many hope to wear their rings forever. However, sometimes life has other plans. Maybe you decide several years after marriage that your husband isn’t the man you thought he was. Perhaps you’re facing an empty nest 20-25 years down the road and you no longer feel… Read More »
Should You Change Your Name After Divorce?
A divorce is a huge change. It ends your marriage, whether you have been together for five or 50 years. It splits up a family. At least one party will have to change their residence. If you have kids, there will be a new parenting schedule. Your finances will no doubt change, and not… Read More »
Steps to Take After Divorce
You and your spouse have filed for divorce. You have settled outside of court and agreed on all the major issues. The final decree has been signed. You are officially divorced. The question now is “What happens next?” Now that the stressful part of divorcing is out of the way, you may not know… Read More »
Questions to Ask Before Getting a Divorce
When we walk down the aisle and say “I do,” divorce is the last thing on our minds. However, the passage of time can lead to marital strife. People change. Some develop addictions or abuse their partners. Couples fight over money. Frustrated by their marriage, many seek love and affection elsewhere. Nearly half of… Read More »
How to Co-Parent Successfully
After a divorce has been finalized, the spouses go their separate ways. If there are no children, they get a clean break. The parties never have to see each other again. When children are involved, though, things are more complicated. Florida assumes shared child custody, unless there are extreme situations such as abuse or… Read More »
Why You Shouldn’t Be Ashamed to Get Divorced
Decades ago, hardly anyone got divorced. When couples got married, they stayed married “‘til death do you part.” In good times and bad times, they stuck together. After all, divorce was considered shameful to a person. It was frowned upon and even against some religions. While divorce is more common nowadays—affecting 40-50% of marriages—it… Read More »
Divorce Statistics: Fact vs. Fiction
You may think you’re well aware of the divorce statistics. Half of all marriages end in divorce. Most divorces occur later in life. Children of divorce are more likely to divorce. While these statements may seem true, they’re actually not. Whether or not you’re married, you’re likely to hear many statistics about divorce and… Read More »
Pros and Cons of Mediation in Divorce
Sometimes marriages end for a variety of reasons. While nobody wants to go through the stress of a divorce, the good news is that there are options. Not every divorce has to go through the long, arduous court process. You don’t have to have a judge decide your fate. Many couples opt for mediation…. Read More »
Telling Your Spouse You Want a Divorce
Your marriage has been on the rocks for quite some time now. You have put so much effort into the relationship and you have expressed your desires, but things never change. You’re tired of crying over your failing marriage. You don’t want to subject the kids to any more arguments. It’s not fair to… Read More »