Divorce

With online companies offering to fill out your divorce paperwork for a few hundred dollars, the idea of a “Do-It-Yourself” divorce can be compelling. That’s especially true when you realize that the average cost of a divorce in Florida is $10,409 (per person). Before...

Divorce can result in a financial hit for both spouses. There are legal fees to consider and an automatic adjustment in income and savings. Property division also impacts the assets that each spouse holds on to.  With that being said, there is no need for divorce to...

Most divorcing couples want to sever their financial ties and either sell the house or have one person buy the other out. Yet, there are occasions when it may make sense to continue owning the property together. Here are some reasons a couple might want to keep both...

Your tax return might be the last thing on your mind when you are in the middle of a divorce, but it’s important not to forget about it entirely. As a married couple, you might have filed your tax returns jointly. Now you will definitely need to start filing separate...

One of the worst things for a parent is to see their child go through a divorce. When that child is a son and a parent, you may be even more worried as fathers have traditionally fared worse than mothers in divorces.  The good news is that courts no longer think this...

Divorce is hard for anyone to experience, but certain life circumstances can make divorce substantially more complex than it is ordinarily. Certain family situations can make divorce more difficult to navigate. Specific careers can also become complicating factors for...

There was a lot of media attention last year to the change in Florida law that removed permanent alimony as an option in divorce. The law included other changes that weren’t so widely covered.  The new law also addresses what factors are considered if a person seeks...

While divorce can be a fresh start for everyone involved, it can have repercussions on each spouse’s finances. Divorce in itself is not cheap, and legal fees and other costs typically stretch into thousands of dollars.  It’s also important to consider the identical...

If you think a custody battle over the children can get difficult in a divorce, wait until you see what happens when the dog (or another family pet) is involved. “Pets are people, too!” has been a rally cry for a lot of animal enthusiasts over the years, but that’s...

Someone who is running a business has a lot of matters that demand their attention. In some cases, the demands of business management and ownership can put strain on a marriage. Some people end up getting divorced because they cannot give their spouses and children...