Protecting Your Tomorrow
After many years of marriage, divorce is often the last thing people expect. However, more older couples in Florida are choosing to separate. Known as gray divorce, this trend is growing fast, especially in a state with a large retiree population. Whether caused by...
It is relatively common for parents to disagree about the best way to share custody. In some cases, children may also take issue with the idea that their parents should split time with them. Although children generally desire a close bond with both of their parents,...
Gray divorce is a common term used to refer to couples over 50 ending their marriages after many years. Such divorces have been steadily rising in recent decades. While some see the signs early, others may find themselves in denial. This denial can prolong emotional...
Gray divorces typically occur after many years of marriage. They involve couples who are close to retirement age or possibly already retired. Gray divorces tend to cause significant familial and social consequences. They also drastically alter the financial...
You may have worked hard to build a life that includes more than just a family home – maybe you own a vacation property, rental units or real estate investments. Now that divorce is on the table, you’re likely wondering what happens to all of it. In Florida, dividing...
If you and your spouse own a house together and you get divorced, there is a good chance that you will need to sell the house. Many couples do this because they both have an ownership share, so the house is marital property. By selling it, they can just divide their...
People get divorced for many different reasons. Some couples find they are no longer compatible after many years. Other times, misconduct by one spouse can cause permanent damage to the marital relationship. An extramarital affair destroys the trust between spouses...
Florida families are facing new challenges as immigration policies shift. The recent opening of a large detention center in the Everglades, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz", has raised concerns about increased deportations. This facility, capable of holding thousands of...
As you wend your way through the divorce process here in Florida, you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse must disclose ownership of all marital property. This process is known as discovery, and all discovery must be answered and provided to opposing counsel promptly. But...
Gray divorce, which refers to divorce later in life, often occurs after decades of marriage. While the reasons for ending a long-term relationship vary, the emotional impact can be lasting. Ending a marriage in your 50s or 60s may bring different challenges than a...