No married couple plans for divorce. While the honeymoon period eventually comes to an end, spouses settle in, some for the long haul. Other pairings fall apart, and marital dissolution is the only option. While legal proceedings can be cooperative, others can be rife...
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Is gray divorce more complicated?
Divorce can happen at any age, and couples dissolving their marriages after 50 is becoming more common. Gray divorce follows the same procedure as divorces between younger couples, but it may be slightly different. Does this mean the divorce will necessarily be more...
Why do people choose an uncontested divorce?
Going through a divorce is not a one-size-fits-all. Every case is unique and will be handled as so. If you meet the requirements for a divorce in Florida, you need to understand your options. Most couples opt for an uncontested divorce (spouses agreeing on major...
Florida legislators trying again to end ‘permanent’ alimony
The controversy over Florida's alimony laws has added another chapter, with legislators in both the state House and Senate once again introducing bills to essentially do away with so-called "permanent alimony" in the Sunshine State. If the Legislature passes this...
Social Security spousal benefits and divorce
If you’re going to be divorcing in the new year and you’re nearing the age where you can start collecting Social Security retirement benefits, you may have some questions. You may also have gotten some misinformation from well-meaning family and friends – specifically...
Contested and uncontested divorces: How they differ
Going through a divorce is almost always an emotional and mentally challenging process. However, this doesn’t mean that all divorces are similar. There are two main types of divorce in Florida, but both result in the same endgame. Depending on your unique...
3 reasons couples often work hard to file an uncontested divorce
Many divorcing couples in Florida litigate or go to court to resolve their disagreements. Family law judges have the authority to both divide people's property and divide up parental rights and responsibilities between parents who no longer intend to live together. It...
Rules for living together during the divorce
When the romance is gone and divorce is inevitable, one of the most important decisions you will need to make is where you will live while the divorce is underway. Of course, you might be tempted to move out of the marital home. However, this is a decision you need to...
Longer marriages can mean much more complicated divorces
Marriage is traditionally a lifetime commitment, but many couples do not make it that long. There was once a time when divorce was most common in the years immediately after marriage. People would rush into a relationship, possibly because of a pregnancy, and then...
The potential advantages of collaborative law
Divorce is never easy but that doesn’t mean it needs to be full of animosity and conflict. Many couples are now opting to go their separate ways by using a collaborative approach. Before taking your next step, it’s important to consider all of your options in full...