If you have been served with divorce papers in Florida, you typically need to respond within 20 days. It is often wise to take time to consider your options. You do not have to react instantly, and you can take time to speak with your attorney, gather important...
How far do you have to drive to work every day? If it is more than 45 minutes, some studies have found that your divorce odds go up by 40%. That long commute can actually make divorce much more likely. These studies do find that the increase in divorce odds happens...
If you get divorced, you certainly may be interested in co-parenting with your former spouse. You’d want to get custody of your children, stay involved in their lives and maintain those relationships even after the divorce. However, depending on your lifestyle, this...
For many people, the term “prenuptial agreement” brings to mind celebrities, professional athletes and billionaires protecting massive fortunes. This common misconception has made many couples dismiss the idea of a prenup without understanding its purpose. The truth...
When going through a divorce, child custody disputes are common. Parents often want to know exactly what rights they have and how these have been divided, such as the difference between sole custody and joint custody. This certainly does apply to physical custody...
When people in their 50s, 60s or 70s get divorced, it is often referred to as a gray divorce. One interesting thing to note about these cases is that gray divorce has become more common in recent years. For those who are 65 and older, the divorce rate has nearly...
Co-parenting after a separation or divorce can be challenging, especially when emotions run high. Even routine discussions about school schedules, extracurricular activities or transportation can sometimes escalate into arguments. Fortunately, advances in artificial...
If you know that your marriage is no longer salvageable, then it is worth considering taking action. Many spouses put off filing for divorce, however, or don’t do anything about it until their spouse files. There are some notable advantages to being the one to...
Divorce is already an emotionally challenging experience, but the process can become even more overwhelming when substantial assets are involved. In a high-asset divorce, dividing property is rarely straightforward, as couples may have shared years of financial...
When Florida parents share custody, they are subject to a time-sharing order. That order outlines how the parents divide overnight time with their children. Depending on the breakdown of parenting time and the income of both parents, as well as the unique needs of the...