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...
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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...
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...
What to do when you want a divorce but your spouse doesn’t
No Florida resident easily comes to the conclusion that they want a divorce. It’s a decision that usually comes after a long period of time when problems persist in the relationship. If you let your spouse know you want to end things and they say they don’t want a...
Some reasons to seek a divorce
Being a parent will sometimes hold a failing Florida marriage together. It might give you cause enough to work through your issues. In some cases, the relationship will not only survive but be strengthened by the experience of parenthood - but that's not always the...
Divorce and estate plan documents
Estate planning can be more involved than many people realize. Some steps could be exclusive to those who experience significant life changes. For example, someone filing for divorce in Florida must also consider estate plan revisions. Once divorce proceedings...
Managing the emotional stress of the divorce process
Every year a significant number of Florida spouses make the tough decision to call it quits. Because the process of physically separating, dividing assets and determining custodial arrangements for minor children can take an extreme emotional toll, it is vital for the...
Facts about collaborative divorce and mediation in Florida
Making the decision to get divorced is never easy. There are a lot of factors to consider, and you want to make sure that you are making the best decision for yourself and your family. One of the decisions that you will have to make is whether to go through a...