Category Archives: Divorce
What Is A “Sleep Divorce” And Could It Help Your Marriage?
In most cases, it’s a foregone conclusion that married couples share the same bed. However, more and more couples are declaring a “sleep divorce” from their partner and instead of sharing the same bed, they are sleeping alone. At present, about 1.4% of couples sleep in separate rooms or separate beds from their partners…. Read More »
Studies Say That Gay Couples Divorce Less Frequently Than Straight Couples
Two studies conducted in Europe appear to indicate that gay couples divorce much less frequently than their straight counterparts. In Denmark, the divorce rate for gay couples was 17% against 46% for straight couples. In the Netherlands, marriages between two men dissolved at a rate of 15%, while marriages between straight couples dissolved at… Read More »
Is Spying On Your Spouse To Uncover Adultery A Good Idea?
The question of adultery has a profound impact on the emotional lives of spouses. But Florida’s courts don’t really consider it a major factor when determining issues related to divorce. In order for adultery to impact a divorce decree, the allegations must include financial losses related to the affair or allegations that the affair… Read More »
Key Concepts In Divorce: What Is A Marital Estate?
Are you concerned about property distribution and what will happen to your assets once you divorce? That’s okay, it’s one of the primary concerns of most individuals who are going through a divorce. There’s nothing selfish about retaining control of the things you’ve devoted your life to. However, understanding the concept of the marital… Read More »
Could Birdnesting Be An Option To Save Money After Divorce?
Who gets the home after you divorce? How about the children? This is becoming more of an option for parents who want to ensure the best interests of their children. Of course, it has to work for both parents too; so how does it work? Essentially, parenting time is split between the two parents… Read More »
Key Concepts In Divorce: What Is Equitable Distribution
Basically, states operate on two different modalities when it comes to the distribution of assets. Those are community property states and equitable distribution states. In community property states all assets are divided 50/50. In equitable distribution states, the court determines what would be equitable for both parties. The major difference is that the courts… Read More »
Division Of Labor Leading Factor For Divorce
Financial turmoil has long been the leading cause of divorce. Now, a new study shines a more specific light on the matter indicating that the division of paid and unpaid labor has a profound impact on whether or not the marriage would last. The latest study seems to indicate that financial factors are much… Read More »
How Does Adultery Impact A Divorce Settlement In Florida?
This is a little tricky. Technically, Florida is a no-fault state when it comes to divorce. However, that only means that you don’t need a reason to end a marriage. At one point in time, you had to make specific allegations or the court would not hear your case. This produced an environment in… Read More »
Legal Separation In Florida
Some states allow married couples to file for legal separation. While legal separation involves living apart for a period of time, it is not the same as simply living apart. A legal separation is a pre-divorce process that allows a couple to settle specific issues that need to be addressed while the couple is… Read More »
Can A Florida Court Award Alimony And Child Support In One “Lump Sum”?
While a divorce case is pending, a Florida court may order one spouse to pay temporary alimony to the other spouse. As the name implies, temporary alimony is meant to help the recipient pay for their immediate living and legal expenses until the divorce becomes final. Temporary alimony is not automatically awarded. Rather, the… Read More »
