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;...
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Divorce
What are some reasons for divorce in Florida?
As of August 2023, data from Divorce.com puts the Florida divorce rate at 13%. This divorce rate is the sixth highest in the United States. Infidelity is a common conflict that causes divorce. However, a survey of divorced people revealed other conflicts that cause...
Are you liable for your spouse’s credit card debt in Florida?
No Florida resident plans for their marriage to end in divorce. Newly-weds are rarely talking about how to handle things like credit card debt in their hypothetical divorce. Regardless, credit card debt comes up in a lot of Florida divorces. Most aspects of your...
Determining the duration of alimony payments
Florida law does allow your spouse to seek alimony payments as part of a final divorce settlement. Depending on the facts of your case, you may need to make payments to your spouse for quite some time. However, it's also possible that you'll only need to make payments...
How fathers can get custody of their children
Fathers in Florida may feel like they are fighting an uphill battle when trying to get custody of their children. Historically, many courts have granted the majority of custody rights to the mother. However, fathers have the same custody rights as the child's mother....
Behaviors that often predict divorce in Florida
Men who experience divorce in Florida can feel trauma, heartbreak and stress. Few people enter into a happy marriage expecting it to end in divorce. However, some factors predict when a marriage is at risk of falling apart. Domestic violence Sexual, emotional,...
Top 3 mistakes men make during their divorce
Florida men may face unique challenges and pressures during their divorces. Unfortunately, they often make mistakes during the divorce process that can have significant negative consequences. Letting emotions rule the divorce process Divorce can be a highly emotional...
How the lack of a father impacts a child
Florida law generally allows parents of either gender to have access to their kids after a divorce or separation. This is because the state recognizes that children generally do better when they have both parents in their lives. Let's take a closer look at some of the...
How can divorce impact your credit score?
Divorce in Florida is always stressful, but most people only think of its immediate impact. In addition to the emotional effects of divorce, there are also financial repercussions to consider. One of those worries is whether divorce can affect your credit score....
Financial consequences of a gray divorce
In Florida and around the country, gray divorce is often used to refer to a divorce after age 50. Since couples who get divorced when they are older are near or past retirement age, these types can be especially financially devastating. While both spouses might face a...