Divorce has a bad rap, though it really doesn’t need to. While divorce is the end to a marriage, it is also the gateway into a new chapter of the participants’ lives—one that doesn’t have to begin acrimoniously or with regret. One way to usher in this chapter and to
Just as important as the decision to divorce is how to divorce. A litigated divorce isn’t the only option for couples seeking to separate. In fact, in many cases, it isn’t even the best option. Divorce can have long-term effects on your finances, your mental health, your emotions, your children’s
For some families, the holidays are full of stress. While parenting agreements may spell out when children will be with which parent and for how long, they don’t inform how celebrations should occur or what to consider when making new holiday traditions. The holidays can be magical—even during or after
You’ve heard it said time and time again—children are resilient creatures. They can adapt to change when necessary, especially when they’re provided the tools to do so. After all, so much of childhood is change, from new teachers and classmates to new routines and activities. While divorce can feel like
While many people believe that a divorce will always involve conflict, this isn’t necessarily the case. Taking a collaborative approach can be beneficial to many couples, allowing them to keep the peace and work together to reach a fair solution. However, this approach isn’t necessarily the best fit for every
Florida continues to be a popular place to move. According to the 2020 Census, the state’s population grew 14.6 percent over the previous decade to more than 21.5 million residents. People move to Florida for various reasons, such as to retire, live near family or pursue a better life. Divorce
Making life-changing decisions when it comes to ending a marriage is no longer the exclusive purview of couples in their 30s and 40s. Their older contemporaries in the 50, 60, and even 70-year-old demographic are more pulling the plug on their long-term unions than ever. In reality, marital dissolutions overall
Domestic violence represents a serious issue that affects many lives and families, often with devastating consequences. In Florida, the presence of domestic violence further complicates matters. A domestic violence injunction can serve as a critical protective measure for victims. An injunction is a legal order that requires one party to
If you’re considering a divorce and you haven’t heard of collaborative divorce, it’s time to learn more about your options. Collaborative divorce can provide families with a less combative approach to dissolving a marriage. This is especially beneficial when a divorcing couple has children and will need to coparent once
A recent Forbes article spotlighting divorce focuses on impending exes’ instincts during that often unsettled and stress-inducing time. The bottom line: Some divorcing parties in Florida and elsewhere can reasonably manage to keep the emotional rudder operative and on an even keel, while others, well, can’t. In fact, some members
Many Florida residents contemplating divorce stress over what they believe will inevitably be adverse financial consequences flowing from that event. That is understandable, of course. The end of a marriage is unquestionably a big deal marked by material change across a broad spectrum. Finances will undoubtedly be affected. It is
A recent in-depth article from the prominent health care website WebMD paints a few representative pictures of what the medical news provider terms “messy” divorces. It is of course not hard to come up with a quick list of marriage-ending qualifiers that virtually ensure volatility and stress during the divorce
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