When getting a divorce in Florida, it is not uncommon to fear that a spouse is hiding assets that would be subject to equitable division. Since people who have these suspicions are unlikely to trust what their spouses tell them, it may be a good idea for them to do...
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Financial tips for older Florida adults in a divorce
After a long marriage, two people who are going though a divorce may have complicated assets to untangle. If they are near or past retirement, ensuring their financial security may also be very important. The first step for people going through what is often called a...
Tips for less financially knowledgeable spouses in divorce
Women in Florida who are going through a divorce might struggle more financially after the divorce than men. One global survey found that the majority of women left financial management up to their husbands, and this can leave them at a disadvantage during a divorce....
Common divorce steps
Your divorce may look different than anyone else's. This is important to remember, especially when getting advice from well-meaning friends. The experience is not always the same for everyone. That said, if you're thinking about divorce and wondering what it is going...
Where does Florida rank in divorce rate?
If someone asked you where Florida ranked in the divorce rate among states in the U.S., would you guess that it is among the highest or among the lowest? Many people would cite the high population of elderly couples who retire to Florida, assuming that most couples of...
How clear is your pre-divorce communication?
How is your spouse going to react when you ask for a divorce? Will they be shocked? Will they nod knowingly, having felt the same way for a long time? Will they think you're joking? Much of it comes back to your pre-divorce communication. Clearly, you have some...
For a divorce, do you have to go to court?
When you think about getting divorced, you likely imagine going in front of a judge and having them tell you how you need to divide your assets or split up your time with the kids. And, for many couples, this is exactly how it works. But does it have to be this way?...
Is divorce a new phenomenon?
Have you ever asked yourself why divorce seems so common in the modern world? Have you ever wondered what relationships looked like historically? After all, some experts have argued that divorce is, in the scope of human history, a very new idea. In fact, they even go...
It’s not easy to pinpoint a real divorce rate
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...
Divorce may be a chance to rediscover yourself
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...