Divorce

Divorce can fill your life with stress and uncertainty leaving you to grapple with persistent emotions. Sorting through your thoughts and feelings can definitely take its toll on your mental health. Prioritizing self-care and protecting your mental well-being can help...

One of the most difficult aspects of divorce is telling your children. Even amicable divorces have a negative impact on children, and it is important for you to take the right approach to mitigate the fallout as much as possible.  Psychology Today recommends...

As people in Florida enter into their divorce proceedings, it benefits them to know what they may face in order to avoid having to reassess their strategies and goals midway through the process. One area that often presents the potential for unanticipated challenges...

Is your paperwork starting to pile up? Divorce is complicated in many ways and re-organizing your affairs adds another burdensome layer.  Beyond your divorce proceedings, you may want to think about other legal documents that your life change may directly impact. ...

If you and your military spouse choose to divorce, it may raise questions about your current benefits. All spouses have health care benefits, a potential right to a portion of retirement pay and eligibility to shop at the commissary and exchange while you are...

Divorce is different for everyone and even for the same person when they are dissolving a relationship with a different partner.   Even if you have gone through the process before or have close friends who have gone through the process, the best approach is to start...

Florida couples who decide to divorce have two options for legally ending their marriage. Some couples qualify for a simplified dissolution, while others must file for regular dissolution of marriage.  Review the differences between these divorce paths under Florida...

Most children do not want to hear that their parents plan to divorce. While it is often for the best, how parents tell their children can shape how they feel about it. According to the Huffington Post, children who have a strong relationship with their parents and...

Trying to find a way to split up your possessions during a divorce can be very difficult. Emotions can often complicate what could be a straightforward process. Many couples must turn to the Florida family courts to manage this property division process on their...

Couples who own and operate a Florida small business together may decide to divide or sell it during a divorce. If you plan to keep an enterprise for yourself, however, you may need to "buy out” your spouse for its fair and equitable value. Florida’s laws consider...