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Your Spouse Just Asked for a Divorce: Now What?
Whether you could see it coming or it was a total shock, when your spouse says they want out of the marriage, it can feel like a brick was dropped on your heart. Especially when you really would like to save the marriage, you may be struggling with a range of emotions. What about… Read More »

Child Custody: 10 Factors To Consider
It’s a huge deal: who gets custody of the kids in a divorce? While sole physical custody is one option, the ideal situation under Florida law is shared custody. But there are a lot of factors that impact the court’s decision in these matters, so you should pay attention to them if you’re in… Read More »

Is a House Purchased Prior to Marriage Considered Marital Property?
Let’s say one individual—person A– owned a home prior to getting married, and the newlyweds lived in that home during the course of their marriage. As renovations and improvements were made on the home, and even as it was refinanced, the home stayed solely in the name of person A. At some point the… Read More »

Can Someone Relocate With The Kids After Divorce?
Are you worried that your relationship with your children is at risk because your spouse is moving? If the possibility of relocation is going to make visitation difficult or impossible on a regular basis, that’s a real problem if you and your ex cannot agree on the terms of the move. That means signing… Read More »

Should I or Shouldn’t I? When You’re Not Sure About Divorce
If you’ve contemplated divorce, but just aren’t certain whether it’s the right path for you, you are not alone. Divorce is a big, usually final, step. Many people find that it’s hard to know if and when it’s the right time to move forward with it. So don’t be too hard on yourself if… Read More »

Divorce: When You’re Not Getting What You Need In Marriage
It’s a fact of life—we all have different interests, abilities, and needs. When we have particular needs of our spouse, regardless of what those needs are, it can be disappointing and frustrating if they are left unmet. When a person believes their partner is not attending to their needs, it can lead to blaming,… Read More »

Filing Contempt Against Your Ex
That difficult divorce is finally behind you, but the stress of dealing with your ex, unfortunately, is not. Because you share children with your former spouse, you are stuck enduring many of the same behaviors that were so frustrating during your marriage and throughout the divorce process. Attempting to navigate life with a family… Read More »

When Hiring A Forensic Accountant Can Be Helpful In Divorce
Divorce is stressful and complicated enough without having to worry about whether or not your soon-to-be-ex is trying to cheat you out of what is rightfully yours. If that is a realistic concern, it may be worthwhile to work with a forensic accountant, who is trained to look in all the right places to… Read More »

Divorce Alternatives For The Very Wealthy
Do you cringe at the thought of your nasty divorce laundry being in public view? Are you aghast at the thought of having your case meander through the courts for months, or maybe even years? There’s good news for you then—if you’ve got the money to pay for it; a private, streamlined divorce is… Read More »

Divorce Can Be Bitter When A Narcissist Is In The Mix
If you are divorcing a narcissist, you probably already know that the process is not going to be easy. You know from experience that a narcissist wants to win, and maybe even more than that, they want for you to lose. How can you traverse the challenges of divorce when you’re up against someone… Read More »