Recent Blog Posts
Alimony Payments May be Modified by Retirement
If you are forking over a huge alimony payment every month and it’s causing you to question whether you can afford to retire, you will be happy to know that the Florida legislature has made spousal maintenance modification an option for you at retirement age. While there are a number of factors that must… Read More »
Getting a Nice Tax Refund? Now You Can Get that Divorce You‘ve Been Wanting
If divorce is something you’ve been mulling for some time, but you couldn’t figure out how you’d be able to pay the legal fees, a tax refund may be just what the doctor ordered. Across the nation, couples are finding that splitting up is worth every penny of the tax refund coming from Uncle… Read More »
What Will a Gray Divorce Mean for You?
According to recent research, the standard of living for men typically declines by roughly 21 percent in a gray divorce, whereas women’s standard of living nosedives by 45 percent. Wealth declines by half for both partners. Even so, divorce rates for older Americans have been climbing since the early 90’s, actually doubling for couples… Read More »
When Alimony Modification is in Order
You’ve been making your alimony payments regularly for years, but now you’re feeling the squeeze because things have changed. Is there any chance you can modify those payments? When is a Modification in Order? Sometimes changing circumstances justify a change in court-ordered spousal maintenance. If your ex wins a $10 million lottery, for example,… Read More »
I Need to Change the Custody Agreement I Have with my Ex
You and your spouse settled on a custody agreement and visitation plan at the time of your divorce, but things have changed, and the original agreement just isn’t the right fit anymore. The parenting plan itself is problematic and you think the entire custody agreement needs to be revamped. What options do you have… Read More »
Divorce in the Cyber Age
If you are getting a divorce and you believe it could get nasty, you may want to take a number of steps to protect yourself from the havoc of digital and cyber issues before even announcing your plans. Having an antagonist looking through your private correspondence and browsing history, not to mention call logs… Read More »
LGBT Divorce
America banned LGBT marriage up until 2015, forcing these couples to go to different states, or even different countries, in order to tie the knot in a legal ceremony. The Supreme Court finally ruled that same-sex marriage is a constitutional right for gay couples across the country, ultimately giving LGBT individuals access to the… Read More »
Your New Year’s Resolution: Get a Divorce
You stuck with your spouse through the holidays, and stuck is exactly how you felt. Every word, every gesture, every moment felt phony. You haven’t been happy for a long time, and, if you’re honest about it, you haven’t made much of an effort to create a happy home for your spouse, either. So… Read More »
Domestic Violence: What does it Mean for Athletes and Coaches?
No one would argue against the perpetrators of domestic violence (DV) being held accountable for their actions, right? But when it comes to the world of professional sports, what does accountability look like? Just like in all professions, there are known aggressors who frighten and harm and girlfriends, wives, and lovers in every sport,… Read More »
Transgender Divorce in Florida
When it comes to equity in the United States, the challenges faced by transgender people are immense. Since there are no clear protections from discrimination based on gender identity when it comes to housing, employment, and other accommodations, and because there is clear and rampant discrimination against anyone who is outside the norm, transgender… Read More »