In ending your marriage, you and your spouse may have some serious disagreements to resolve.  You may think the logical approach to divorce is litigation and you will address your disagreements in court. However, you might consider mediation as an effective and less...

It happens more often than you might think: A single major event leads to the breakdown of a marriage. It happens with accidents, career changes and, sometimes, criminal convictions or charges.  If you find yourself defending against a criminal charge and going...

Florida parents like you may stress about your upcoming divorce for many reasons. Your child's reaction is likely one of them. No one can predict how their child will take news of a divorce. Different factors contribute to this wide range of reactions. But before all...

When someone is struggling with a debilitating health crisis, they often face many challenges in daily life. Often, even seemingly simple tasks, such as taking care of chores around the house or getting out of bed in the morning become difficult. For those who are...

In Florida, a divorce may end with the court offering an alimony award. While Florida is still an equitable distribution state, explains The Florida Bar, there are still instances where alimony or spousal support is available.  Alimony is supposed to help one person...

Couples who file for divorce in Florida must negotiate a number of issues when creating a final divorce settlement. Whether you choose to customize the decree through mediation or leave the decision to a judge presiding over the case, you must disclose all marital...

Over the course of your marriage, chances are, you and your then-partner amassed a number of assets together, but once you make the choice to part ways, you need to figure out who is going to keep what. For some former couples, asset division proves relatively easy...

Saying that divorce is difficult is an understatement. However, it is also common knowledge that some divorces are more difficult than others. It seems as though some people can go through the paperwork with little strife, while others end up in the courtroom for...

There are numerous factors to consider before filing for divorce. You and your spouse have likely discussed the pros and cons of separating and maybe even spent time in marriage counseling. After doing your best to make the marriage work, you and your spouse may...

If you are considering or in the process of ending your marriage, then you know that there are several legal issues that you have to address. Unless you are fortunate enough to end your marriage on amicable and cooperative terms, then a number of these issues can...