You may have been caught off-guard by the marital problems that rocked your relationship with your spouse and ultimately led to your decision to divorce. Perhaps you are one of many Florida spouses who had to deal with the hurt that infidelity causes. Maybe there...
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What is a postnuptial agreement for?
Many people have heard of prenuptial agreements. They are marital contracts signed before a couple walks down the aisle that protect each party's interests and assets in the event that the marriage fails. Those agreements make sense to a lot of people. But what about...
Financial mistakes can complicate post-divorce life
When you look past the heartache and upheaval of divorce, you may see a silver lining. Chances are that you and your spouse have avoided facing the struggles that finally culminated in the plan to end the marriage. Now you have the opportunity to start fresh without...
Do half of all marriages really end in divorce?
People have long thought that the divorce rate in the United States was approximately 50 percent. That is to say, around half of all marriages end in divorce. Florida readers may also assume that this statistic is correct, but truly understanding the divorce rate and...
Fighting over Fido? How to avoid pet custody problems in divorce
If you decide that your marriage is no longer viable, you will likely have to make many decisions as you move toward a divorce settlement. Florida laws that govern such matters will no doubt influence your decisions, especially if you are a parent. Divorce is never...
What causes divorce? According to some, these issues might
Whether you've been married for 30 years or are one of many newlyweds in Florida, if you're married, you've likely learned that there are good days, bad days and some in between. Like life, marriage is more of a journey than a single event. Various circumstances,...
What exactly is an uncontested divorce?
If you and your spouse want to end your marriage and move on, but you do not want to hash things out in court, the good news for you is that you do not have to. There are options for couples who wish to handle the situation quickly, quietly and without all the drama...
Should my support order change if my finances changed?
As a person who walked through the divorce process, you understand that the end of your marriage can bring significant changes in your life. Simply because the process is final does not mean these changes will also stop. In fact, some Florida readers may find that...
Not happy with your child custody order?
You and your ex share children. You've been abiding by the child custody agreement worked out as part of your divorce or separation agreement, but it just is not working as well as you would like it to or you have concerns you'd like addressed. What can you do? The...