When we get married, we hope that we will experience wedded bliss forever. However, statistics tell us that living happily ever after with a partner is not always attainable, with close to half of all marriages ending in divorce. Why do couples get divorced? There is not always a clear-cut reason. People get divorced for a variety of reasons. Sometimes …
How Divorced People Can Flourish
Getting a divorce can be a scary situation, especially if you have been married for a long time. Going from living with someone to being alone can be frightening. However, many people get divorced, and they survive. In fact, many thrive. People seem to think that married people have it best and that single people are lonely. Popular culture makes …
Employers Adding Benefits for Divorcing Employees
A divorce is never an easy time. Even when the parties agree to divorce, and it is uncontested, it is still an emotional experience. There is a lot going on, like court dates, dividing property, and dealing with child custody and other legal matters. It is a stressful situation. A divorce primarily affects one’s personal life, but if you are …
New Trend: Living Together After Divorce
When married couples divorce, they tend to live apart afterward. In fact, one party will typically move out of the marital home even before the divorce is finalized. However, there are situations where this does not happen. In fact, a growing trend is for couples to continue to live together after divorce. They date and live their own lives – …
What Children Wish Divorced Parents Did Differently
When married couples can no longer get along, they may consider divorce. However, the decision of whether or not to divorce can be complicated, especially when there are children involved. Divorce is complex enough when there are no children involved. The parties can simply go their separate ways. But when there are children, there comes a point when the parents …
Surprising Issues Linked to Divorce
Marriage is tricky. Staying together for decades is not an easy task. Even if you are madly in love at first, compatibility issues can sneak up on you over time. Sometimes couples develop issues such as substance abuse, physical abuse, financial issues, and infidelity. Many things can lead to divorce. For some couples, it may seem as though the divorce …
Alimony Statute and Custody Statute as of July 1st 2023
As of July 1st 2023, Florida has a new alimony and Custody Statutes. 61.08 and 61.13, see below.
Common Myths About Marriage and Divorce
When it comes to relationships, things are not always as they seem. It may seem as though your parents are in a happy marriage because they have been married for decades. You may think you know a lot about divorce because of what your friends have told you. There are actually a lot of myths surrounding marriage and divorce. The …
Divorce Statistics for 2023
Things change over time, and relationships are no exception. Sometimes marriage becomes trendy for a while. Then the divorce rates spike, such as what happened during the COVID pandemic. We have always heard that the divorce rate is at 50%, but is this still true? Statistics change over time, but it seems like we do not always get the real …
Divorce Tricks That May Be Used Against You
Divorce can be brutal. Ending your marriage can be a nasty battle, especially if one person does not want a divorce. There may be a lot of conflict involved. On top of that, your spouse may be trying to gather evidence against you in hopes of bolstering their case. A divorce is a legal issue. It is a lawsuit between …