As someone who is either divorced or contemplating divorce in Florida, you know this can be a traumatic time. In the aftermath of divorce, you may feel anxiety, anger, sadness, and grief. Processing these emotions can take time. The concept of divorce grief is...
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Learn to co-parent successfully
Co-parenting after a Florida divorce can be challenging; however, it is not impossible. Co-parenting can be done successfully by following some proven tips. Make sure to communicate clearly Misunderstandings often lead to problems when co-parenting. Therefore, make...
What if my child refuses visitation with my ex-spouse?
Whether you are a newly divorced parent in Florida or have been separated from your spouse for some time, maintaining your parenting agreement is essential. However, you'll most likely encounter some situations where you have difficulties abiding by that agreement....
Getting your ex’s Social Security benefits after Florida divorce
Social Security benefits are an important part of many people's retirement plans. As such, maximizing benefits is a common goal for many couples in Florida, especially when nearing retirement age or going through a divorce. There are certain circumstances where the...
Effective communication for divorcing parents
Divorce in Florida is hard for parents but can be even more difficult for children. Supporting them by being good parents must be at the top of your priorities. Many parents find that co-parenting is the best possible option, and they need to because they both have...
How to handle divorce in Florida with special needs children
Florida parents raising special needs kids know how challenging it can be. A survey showed that as many as 87% of parents with disabled or special needs children end up getting a divorce. Sometimes divorce honestly can't be avoided, though. For example, if you and...
Potential drawbacks of nesting as a co-parenting method
Nesting, also known as bird-nesting, is a co-parenting method in which the children stay in the family home and the parents take turns living with them. Florida parents should consider the potential pitfalls when deciding to use the method for their particular...
The importance of updating your will after a divorce
Getting divorced in Florida can be complicated. In addition to all the paperwork involved with filing for divorce, you must also pay attention to other joint legal documents. Updating your will is essential to moving forward with this new stage in life. Divorce and...
Ways to cope during a divorce
The United States Census Bureau reports that divorce rates decreased between 2009 to 2019. But although fewer couples are getting divorced, Florida has a 13% divorce rate. Divorce in Florida is an emotionally draining process that often affects your mental and...
States with the highest and lowest divorce rates
Staying married can be challenging. Statistics show that the chances of getting a divorce are higher in some states than others. In 2022, Florida fell in the middle as it made neither the list of states with the most or least number of divorced women per 1,000 married...