If you think your marriage is messy, divorce could potentially be much messier. Ending a marriage is no easy task. There are heightened emotions involved and things may be especially complicated if one party wants to divorce but the other does not. This is the case with rapper Kanye West and reality TV star Kim Kardashian. The celebrity couple, who …

In a divorce, couples need to think about their assets. These items will need to be split equitably, as Florida is an equitable division. What this means is that assets are divided fairly based on each person’s contributions to the marriage. This could mean a 50/50 split or perhaps 60/40 or 70/30.  When people think of assets, they tend to …

Americans owe too much money. It is estimated that 40% of households have some sort of consumer debt. However, if you talk to your friends, family members, neighbors, co-workers, and anyone else you know, it may seem as though just about everyone is drowning in debt. Debt may include car loans, student loans, credit card debt, personal loans, and medical …

After a contentious marriage and divorce, you may swear off marriage forever. And that is perfectly fine—42% of divorced people do not walk down the aisle again.  However, there are those romantics who believe in love and even though they have gone through a divorce, they want to get married again. They think that Mr. or Mrs. Right is still …

You have decided to end your marriage. You have been doing some research and you think you have it all figured out. You know the processes and know exactly what will happen once the divorce is finalized. But do you really? When people go through a divorce, they do not always talk about what is really happening. They may hide …

We know that money problems are a main cause of divorce. That is why many couples like to ensure that they have enough money. They may take on multiple jobs and pinch pennies to ensure their bank account is full and that they can pay the bills.  It is important to have good money management habits in a marriage. Not …

If you have been married a long time, you and your spouse have probably gone through thick and thin together. Maybe you have dealt with the deaths of loved ones or issues with your children. Perhaps you have managed to handle financial issues or addictions.  These are all situations in which marriages can experience added stress. Another thing that can …

It can be hard when a friend, family member, co-worker, neighbor, or someone else you know is going through a divorce. You want to be a good friend and support them. You want to be there for them and do the right things. However, you need to be mindful of what you say during this difficult time.  It is important …

Divorces are hard for many reasons. They are a complex end to a marriage. They are also business transactions that involve assets, including money. Money is the biggest issue that couples fight over in a divorce, and for good reason. Many people are left high and dry following the end of their marriage.  In a marriage where a lot of …

In a divorce, one of the biggest issues that couples have to contend with is splitting assets. Once you get married, you will accumulate a lot of stuff together. Simply walking out the door and leaving is not really how you legally end a marriage. There is still the topic of asset division that you will need to deal with. …