Conventional wisdom says that half of all marriages end in divorce. Many people, when asked, will tell you that the divorce rate is 50%.
It's not, though. That number came about as a projection. It was a prediction of what would happen while divorce rates were increasing. It was never a solid number.
Divorce comes with a lot of potential options for your child custody situation. Maybe you get sole custody. Maybe your ex does. Maybe you have shared custody, and the children live at both homes at different times. It can get chaotic.
Now, the most common way that parents with shared rights do this is that they move the children back and forth. Maybe your schedule means they live with you for four days, then they go stay with your ex for three days. Then they return to your home.
If you are heading for a divorce, you probably have a great deal on your mind. For example, you may have worries about where you will live, how you will support yourself or when the matter will end. Access to the right information, though, may help put your mind at ease.
In Florida, judges divide marital property based on what is equitable. Therefore, you should receive your fair share of marital assets after your divorce ends. Still, financial matters can be incredibly complex. Here are three ways that an accountant may improve your divorce standing:
One of the biggest pieces of advice that many divorce experts give is simple: Rediscover yourself. Embrace the fact that life is going to change, rather than fighting it. If you do this, you can take a more positive outlook toward your now-single life.
There are two major ways to do this. One is to throw yourself into something new. Maybe you've always wanted to learn how to play the guitar or how to paint. You never felt like you had time before, or maybe your spouse didn't support your hobbies. Now may be the right time to learn these new skills. Try out something you couldn't do before.
You're heading toward a divorce and you worry about how hard it's going to be emotionally. You also worry that you may not feel very happy after the marriage ends, even if you know it is the right thing to do.
The good news is that you can and will feel happy. It may be hard, but that doesn't mean it stays hard forever. Here are three reasons that psychologists discuss when breaking down this topic:
As you consider divorce, you know that it's the right option for you and your spouse, but you worry about the impact on the children. This relationship isn't just about the two of you as a couple anymore. You don't want to do something that harms your children.
This is a common and valid concern. The good news is that experts generally find that children whose parents get divorced can adjust very well over time. The key is for the parents to really focus on parenting itself. The actions you take after divorce are crucial. You should:
The world of nontraditional families can get very complex quickly. It is important for all involved to know exactly what options they have.
For instance, in many recent cases, grandparents seek to adopt their grandchildren. They do this because they love them and they want to give them the stability and home life that will be best for their development when the children's own parents cannot do so. And it's not just grandparents. Aunts, uncles and other family members also sometimes find themselves involved.
Every parent realizes that kids often go through phases. While it can be difficult to identify the cause of a child’s disrespectful or hurtful behavior, a co-parent should not be the source. Sometimes, though, divorced parents intentionally or inadvertently engage in parental alienation. This occurs when one parent tries to destroy the other parent’s relationship with the kids.
If you share custody of your children with an ex-spouse, you likely face some challenges. After all, you and your former partner may not see eye-to-eye on the right way to raise the kids. Nonetheless, you should be able to count on your ex-spouse not to alienate your children. Here are three signs of possible parental alienation:
In the middle of January, are you more likely to get divorced? Why do people call it "Divorce Month?"
The truth is simple: Divorce filings go up in January. It is more likely you'll get divorced this month than it was in December. It's called Divorce Month because this consistently happens, year after year.
If you're heading into a child custody case, you know that the court looks at a lot of different factors to determine how to assign custody rights. But do you know what those factors are? Understanding what the court looks for can help you move forward and strive to protect your time with the children.
The following is by no means an exhaustive list of everything the court will consider, as each case is unique. However, it is a good place to get started and can give you an idea of what the court looks at. Some of the big factors include:
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