Category Archives: Divorce
Getting Married? Own a Business? Consider a Prenup
The good news is that the divorce rate is declining. The bad news? Divorce can wreak havoc on all aspects of your life. If you don’t have a prenuptial agreement in place, a divorce can cause you to lose your money, your house, your vehicles and even your business. This is why you need… Read More »
Will a Law Help Reduce Florida’s Divorce Rates?
Florida is known for its theme parks, beautiful weather and gorgeous beaches. Unfortunately, it is also known for its divorce rates. Between 2013 and 2017, for every 1,000 married people in the United States, about 11.67 individuals divorced each year. In the United States, the divorce rate per capita is 10.9%. In Florida, that… Read More »
Preparing for Divorce—Before the Wedding Takes Place
If there was a 50% chance that you could die of a hereditary disease, wouldn’t you take action to lower your risk? You probably would. So why do those who plan to get married fail to adequately prepare for the future, knowing that there is statistically a 50% chance that their marriage could end… Read More »
How Reports of Abuse or Alienation Can Affect Child Custody
When child custody comes to mind, you probably think that the women are the ones who always get custody of the children in a divorce. This is actually a common misconception. Things have changed on the child custody front in recent years because judges and courts are tired of dealing with false allegations from… Read More »
Dating After Divorce
After being married and then going through divorce, most people are uninterested in trying for Round 2 of wedded bliss. In fact, more than 50% of women have no desire to remarry after a divorce. After a divorce, a person is dealing with baggage such as an ex-spouse, kids, finances and a slew of… Read More »
Wedding Costs Tied to Divorce, Study Shows
They say that money can’t buy happiness, and this apparently applies to wedding expenses. Spending too much on a wedding is more likely to lead to divorce, according to a study of 1,000 people who married in the last decade. The average cost of a wedding is nearly $34,000. However, 60% of couples spend… Read More »
How Tax Returns Can Prove Adultery
If you think your spouse is cheating on you, you may go to extremes to confirm your suspicions and determine whether or not you need to file for divorce. Perhaps you go through your spouse’s phone or emails looking for proof. Maybe you install a tracking device on their phone or car. You might… Read More »
Is Florida a Good Place to Settle Down?
Florida is known for its family friendly entertainment and beautiful weather, but how does it fare when it comes to settling down and starting a family? Not so good, according to a recent survey. Earlier this year, WalletHub released its annual ranking, entitled “Best & Worst States to Raise a Family.” It seems as… Read More »
What Women Should Know Before Filing for Divorce
Divorce is stressful for all involved, but women tend to get the short end of the stick. Unlike what is portrayed in movies, women are not looking to screw over their spouses or hide assets. Not all are looking for revenge. On the contrary, many are uneducated about the divorce process and need guidance… Read More »
What to Discuss With Your Divorce Lawyer
You’ve decided that your marriage is no longer worth saving and divorce is the only answer. This is undoubtedly a sad but common situation. After all, nearly half of all marriages end in divorce. In any case, this may be your first divorce. As a result, you may be overwhelmed or simply not very… Read More »