Florida couples have to tackle difficult conversations throughout their marriages. Of these, conversations about money can be some of the most difficult to get through. It is not uncommon for disagreements over money to ultimately end in divorce, either. Signing a...
The end of a marriage often results in a financial shift for both parties. Once the decision is made to move forward with divorce, it is then important for a Florida spouse to take steps to protect his or her financial interests. Preparing for divorce can allow...
Protecting oneself from unfavorable outcomes is important in all aspects of life, including marriage. For example, a prenuptial agreement is an excellent way for couples to ensure their individual needs and property will remain safe during a divorce. This does not...
The vast majority of marriages end either with the death of one of the spouses or through a divorce. But there is an alternative that some unhappily married people might qualify for known as an annulment. The basic difference between divorce and annulment is somewhat...
Ending a marriage is just as much an emotional process as it is a legal one. For many people in Florida, so is selling a home. Combining the two may feel overwhelming, and someone who wants to sell his or her marital home might feel pressured into keeping it. Selling...
Living near one’s child after divorce might feel like the ideal situation, but life is not always straightforward. Sometimes one parent has to move away for work or to become a caregiver for a loved one. While these types of moves are often necessary and even...
Preparing for a strong financial future can be challenging, and going through a divorce can create unique hurdles. It can be difficult to transition from a two-income household to a single-income household for example. Or maybe you uncover hidden debt that your spouse...
Marital debt plays a role in a lot of divorces, which can make things like property division a little more complicated. However, business debt tends to be a much bigger obstacle to clear. This not only has to do with debts associated with a business, but also how much...
Financial stress can affect so many different aspects of a person’s life. It can even exacerbate marital problems. Unfortunately, those same financial worries that help some people realize that filing for divorce may be best also hold them back from actually taking...
While most couples do not say “I do” with the expectation of divorcing in the future, there is no denying that divorce can — and does — happen. Like with other serious matters in life, it is important to be prepared for different possible outcomes. Couples in Florida...
