Monthly Archives: September 2023
What Is The Role Of The Mediator In A Divorce?
Mediators play a vital role during the divorce process. The process of mediation is considered the quickest and cheapest way to dissolve a marriage. Many judges will require that divorcing couples give mediation a try prior to attempting to litigate a divorce. The mediator acts as a neutral third party who helps both spouses… Read More »
Governor DeSantis Signs Bill To End Permanent Alimony In Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis recently passed a law doing away with permanent alimony and making major changes to the way alimony works in Florida. The passing of the bill was not without controversy. The First Wives Advocacy Group, a group of former spouses who say their lives will be upended without alimony payments, vigorously advocated… Read More »
Are Women Filing For Divorce More Than Men?
Women do initiate divorces with more frequency than men. The question then becomes why? While a question like this may have several potential answers and usually ends up eluding to a confluence of factors coming together, the common-sense default state should indicate that men and women initiate divorces at about the same rate. So,… Read More »
Fewer Adults Marrying, More Adults Putting Off Marriage
Today, adults in the U.S. are getting married far less frequently than they were in 1970. The rate of U.S. marriages has plummeted over 60% in that time. There are numerous reasons for this. One of the most prominent is that individuals are beginning careers earlier than they are families. In many cases, the… Read More »
