Divorce is emotionally taxing for you, your ex, your children and other family members. Unfortunately, you have no control over how it affects them. Still, you could take steps to lessen the blow on the people you love. Here are some tips to help minimize the negative...
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What are the financial aspects of a gray divorce in Florida?
The term gray divorce means the dissolution of a marriage between two individuals who are at least 50 years old. The rate of gray divorce in the U.S. has doubled in the past two decades. Finances are one of older couples' biggest worries after a divorce. Financial...
How annulment and divorce are different
Annulment and divorce are two legal options that Florida residents have for marriage dissolution. While divorce is a lot more common, the term annulment appears in television and movies often enough to sound familiar to many. Unfortunately, entertainment has largely...
Can you get your spouse’s Social Security after divorce?
In Florida, as in other states, many marriages end in divorce. If you are considering your future retirement as a single person yet don't know if your Social Security benefit will be enough, you could receive a significant financial benefit for delaying the...
Divorcing a narcissist
Few Florida couples want to go through a divorce. And it gets harder if you are married to a narcissist. If you are and are about to undergo this process, there are some matters that you should consider. Having a realistic picture If you are ending your marriage to a...
How to respond to a divorce petition
As with most legal matters, responding to a divorce petition is important to preserve your rights. You must respond within the allotted time frame and address all the points required. Unless you are accepting all your Florida spouse’s demands, you need to address each...
Keeping communication focused on kids helps co-parenting
Co-parenting after a divorce can be a challenging process even when the former spouses have the best intentions. The process can get even more complicated when the communication between parents goes beyond topics related to their children. To protect the children and...
How to be financially dependent after a divorce
A Florida divorce can put a strain on your finances. However, you can get back on track by taking certain steps to be financially independent after your divorce is final. Be realistic with your financial goals After a divorce, it’s often necessary to be realistic with...
Knowing how to split assets during a divorce can be helpful
It can be emotional when you live in Florida and decide to divorce. It will also impact your assets, children and budget. Determining how to deal with joint finances may be a factor. In this situation, you'll be required to make tough decisions. Splitting jointly held...
Divorce: Handling ownership of a company
When business owners are going through a divorce, they might want to consider the ownership of their company. There are problems that need resolution when a Florida couple negotiates a divorce settlement. If they do not do this, the future might hold problems relating...