Getting divorced often involves some difficult decisions. You and your spouse need to determine how to divide your assets, the terms of custody and visitation, and proper amounts for child and even spousal support. For many couples, asset division can be a sticking...
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Personal and political stakes high in Broward County divorce
They say that truth is stranger than fiction. Reports of a contested Broward County divorce appear to support the old truism. According to Florida newspapers, the county's Clerk of Court Brenda D. Forman is divorcing her husband of four years -- and her predecessor in...
High-asset divorce unfolding north of Pompano Beach
In the golf world, he's a household name. But the Florida household Lee Westwood once shared with his wife Laurae will never be the same, according to news reports. Laurae Westwood, 42, is asking for $65 million in court papers she recently filed north of Pompano...
Study: Baby bedtime disagreements can lead to divorce
There is perhaps no more wonderful feeling in the world than holding your baby in your arms. Whether you are a mother or a father, that feeling is one of life's great rewards. While there are many similarly satisfying moments that are part of being a parent, it is...
Divorce myths dispelled
We all strive to separate fact from fiction and reality from myths and legends. However, when emotions are running high, it can sometimes be difficult to be certain about our perceptions and judgments. If you are facing the likelihood of divorce, you might start to...
Understanding how retirement accounts will get split in divorce
Most people already know that unless they have a prenuptial agreement in place, divorce means their assets will get split with their spouse. The same is true of debts acquired during the marriage. Florida is an equitable distribution state, which means that all...
Study: Parents’ messy divorce affects adult children’s health
A recent study by Carnegie Mellon University indicates that the outcome of a divorce can affect children physically even decades later. If an adult child's parents ended up not speaking to one another after divorce or separation, the study found, the adult child was...
Older people are cohabitating more. How can you protect yourself?
According to the Pew Research Center, the number of people over the age of 50 who live with their partner, to whom they are not married to, is skyrocketing. The rate of "gray cohabitation" grew by an astounding 75 percent between 2007 and 2016. That's a rise from 2.3...
Gallup: Divorce rate down, yet more Americans find it morally OK
According to the Gallup organization, adults in the U.S. have come to see both marriage and divorce differently than they had in the past. The group concludes that most demographic groups in America no longer see marriage and divorce in moral terms, but rather as...
Moving on after a gray divorce
Divorcing after 50 may seem like a terrifying prospect. However, you may be better equipped to handle a divorce versus women that are in their twenties or thirties. You have had time to establish yourself financially. In addition, you may also be able to handle the...