If you’re moving toward a divorce and you have a prenuptial agreement, you may already be counting on the terms of that agreement. You expect it to define how property gets divided, for example, and there may be specific protections within the prenup that you’re...
Giving Men An Equal Voice In Divorce
Year: 2023
What happens to the marital home in divorce?
The marital home is one of many couples' most significant assets. When they decide to divorce, some big decisions have to be made about the fate of the assets. One of these is what they should do with the home. Three primary options might be considered for the marital...
Splitting time with your kids during the holidays
Splitting parenting time during the winter holidays can be a challenging aspect of co-parenting, especially when kids are still very young. Yet, it's a season filled with festivities, traditions, and the potential for memory-making, which means that it’s important for...
How should I tell my children about the divorce?
You’re getting a divorce, but you have children. Part of the divorce process will likely be discussing custody rights and schedules with your soon-to-be-ex-spouse. While this process can happen without your children’s involvement, your children will eventually learn...
How much does one spouse pay the other in alimony?
Questions about alimony are often a major concern for those preparing for divorce in Florida. Someone who has long been the primary wage earner for their family may worry that alimony will negatively affect their standard of living after a divorce. Florida has...
After a gray divorce
Older persons might find their marriage is no longer working, so they file for divorce. The term gray divorce refers to such older persons in Florida and elsewhere choosing to end their marriage. Resources about gray divorce may discuss the reasons behind older...
What to do if your wife refuses divorce mediation in Florida
Mediation is one of the best, if not the best, way to get a divorce in Florida. It is faster and not as costly as other means, and spouses have full control over their decisions. If you want to take advantage of this separation method but your wife is reluctant, here...
What to consider before ending your marriage
Florida law treats men and women the same as it relates to property division, child custody or other divorce matters. Therefore, if you are a man contemplating a divorce, it may be possible to get your fair share of assets or financial support from your spouse. Of...
Making your business divorce-proof
Thousands of marriages in Florida end in divorce every year. Divorce always has financial implications, and for the owner of a business, these can be severe. But there are steps that you can take to ensure that your business survives and is in good hands if you end up...
Examining the “eight-year itch” in marriage.
Many Florida couples reach a point known as the “eight-year itch.” At this point in the marriage, spouses’ needs change, and couples often face irreconcilable differences that lead to divorce. Plateaus occur in marriage and usually resolve when couples work together;...