On this blog, we usually discuss critical legal topics like asset division and custody issues. However, there’s more to divorce than a quantifiable settlement or court order. This is also a time of high emotion, personal growth and a new phase in life. Whether you’re...
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How to help kids live in harmony between homes
Once completing the divorce process, parents aren’t fully finished dealing with their former spouse. If they share custody, both parties will still need to have open communication to raise their children. Moving between houses isn’t usually easy on children nor the...
D.I.Y. divorce is a trend that not every couple can pull off
Nearly every household in America has an internet connection these days, which means that information is more accessible than ever. If you need to install an appliance or fix a car, the first thing you might do is look up the instructions online. The do-it-yourself...
What happens if a parent is unable to pay child support?
Some divorce orders require one parent to pay child support. This money allows the child or teen to have a lifestyle and opportunities that would be possible if their parents had remained together. Although child support is important, the parent doesn’t always pay...
Survey shows 1 in 4 divorcees broke up due to housework
From a young age, many people begin imagining their ideal lifestyle. For some, the perfect life contains a passionate romance, successful career and spotless kitchen. Over the years, this optimistic expectation can turn into pressure. Couples can quickly grow...
Emotionally prepare for divorce with these tips
Divorce is a very difficult and life-changing event that involves a series of major decisions. For example, you may have to decide whether or not to keep your house in Pompano Beach. You will have to make decisions about other marital property and choose what is worth...
A parent’s new romantic partner can complicate custody plans
After a divorce, many Florida parents don’t expect to stay single forever. Even if the marriage didn’t end because they fell in love with someone else, it could still happen during or soon after the split. Romance can be a great step forward from a difficult marriage,...
Are same-sex divorces any different from traditional divorces?
For a few years now, Americans in same-sex relationships have had the freedom to marry each other. As with traditional marriages, some couples may inevitably face a rift in their marriage. Over time, same-sex divorce could also become common. Same-sex couples who are...
Is a woman more likely to divorce after earning a promotion?
Some people believe that if they figure out what causes divorce, couples might have more successful marriages. Spouses may then be able to avoid or seek help for common factors of divorce, such as debt or infidelity. What if one cause of divorce is a wife’s career...
A trust within an estate plan can offer many kinds of benefits
Creating a last will or estate plan is one way to help solidify your final legacy after you're gone. You take the time to carefully assign your assets and possessions to loved ones, family members and even charities you support. The idea is to provide something of...