Coming to a decision on divorce may feel like a weight off your shoulders in some respects. In others, it is just the start of a potentially long and draining process. This is especially true for parents, who have their children to consider. The first potential...
Stay off of social media during a divorce
Whatever approach you take to getting divorced, the process is inherently stressful. Ending a marriage inevitably causes feelings of frustration, failure and anger. Social media posts are manipulative. People craft tweets and posts to create the image they want the...
Set the stage for a strong custody sharing relationship after divorce
When your marriage ends, getting along with your former spouse remains essential if you have children. Florida uses the term time-sharing to describe custody and notes that children benefit from spending time with both parents. Learn more about creating a time-sharing...
How do financial factors affect divorce decisions?
When asked to identify major trouble spots in their relationship, 35% of people mentioned money in a 2018 survey. You may be more likely to experience trouble if you and your spouse are not on a firm financial footing or there is a wide disparity between your credit...
3 tips for a more amicable divorce
While divorce traditionally has the stigma of being messy and painful, it does not have to be. Sometimes a marriage just runs out of steam and you may wish to end it without hurting the other person, as much as possible. These tips can help you have a more amicable...
What should you do about art pieces in divorce?
You and your soon-to-be-ex-spouse love artwork, and you acquired quite a collection during your marriage. How should you tackle dividing your collection in divorce? The American Bar Association offers considerations to keep in mind when divorcing with shared artwork....
How can you manage stress during a divorce?
Divorce is one of the most stressful life events one person can face, along with losing a loved one or moving to a new place. Learning how to manage negative feelings is a valuable skill for your own mental health, and keeping a few simple concepts in mind is one way...
How does Florida calculate child support?
When parents in Florida divorce, the state requires both former spouses to financially support their children. Parents can reach a child support agreement independently or ask the state to create a child support order. Review the factors that influence Florida child...
Divorce mediation may be beneficial
Contrary to what movies and television shows portray, not all couples want a contentious divorce that requires a court battle. Many couples want the process to go as smoothly and fairly as possible. For spouses who want a more collaborative divorce, mediation may be...
New research could help manage the impact of divorce on children
It is no secret that divorce, whether in Florida or elsewhere, can have devastating effects on children’s mental health and future success. But recent studies have shown that not all divorces affect children equally. Experts now believe that the status of the family...