When you were first married, you decided to stay home with the children. Not only did you spend your days having quality time with the kids, but you saved money on daycare. As a stay-at-home parent, summers were carefree. Now that you have divorced, you need to earn a...
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5 common misconceptions about later-in-life divorce
Later-in-life has become so common nowadays it has its own name. Grey divorce occurs when individuals over the age of 50 elect to end their marriages. Currently, couples between 55 and 64 have a 43% divorce rate, the highest of any age group. Even though gray divorce...
How will the court divide debt in divorce?
When a couple decides to end a marriage in Florida, splitting assets and debts is often one of the top stress-producing issues. While the goal of most divorcing couples is to settle their differences and reach compromises that work for both, a judge may need to rule...
3 financial tips for divorcing women
Nothing about divorce is easy or simple. Chances are you are feeling like your entire life is in utter chaos, from your finances to your family. One of the scariest aspects of ending your marriage is the financial impact. Managing your finances is stressful enough in...
How am I allowed to spend child support?
As you know, the child support you receive not only helps you provide for your children, but also removes some of the weight from your shoulders. However, you may receive a great deal of unsolicited input on how to spend your child support, whether it comes from...
Saving the family business during a divorce
If you own a Florida business with your spouse, but are contemplating divorce, deciding what to do about your mutually-owned business may become one of the most contentious aspects of your impending divorce, second only to child custody issues. The longer you have...
Going after hidden assets in a complex divorce
During your marriage, nearly everything you and your spouse acquired became marital property. Now that you divorcing, your shared assets require proper and fair division. However, you have this niggling feeling that your soon-to-be ex is not coming clean about the...
Can alimony cover schooling or career training?
If you are working your way through a Florida divorce, you are probably facing many uncertainties. Divorce can affect virtually every area of your life, from where you live and work to how often you see your children, and navigating the transitions that arise from a...
Successfully navigating long-distance visitation
It has been a while since the finalization of your divorce, and you and your ex-spouse are now on amicable if not always the friendliest terms. You have also worked out child custody plans that you both can live with, and the children seem to be adjusting well....
Tips for stay-at-home moms transitioning through divorce
Most people plan to be with their spouse forever. However, that is not always the case, and sometimes, divorce is necessary. By nature, divorce proceedings tend to be complex, but they can be especially difficult for stay-at-home moms. There are a few tips...