If you intend to file for divorce in the near future, you have many decisions to make. One of the most critical has to do with whether you secure legal representation and who you hire to assist you throughout the divorce process. Although you might feel as though you...
Divorce Process & Strategy
Considering divorce? Consider paths to minimize cost and conflict for middle-class families
How a married couple chooses to go their separate ways can have a significant impact on both the cost and conflict involved in that transition. Many couples assume divorce must involve drawn-out court battles and skyrocketing attorney fees, but some approaches allow...
Setting goals before separation can lead to a better divorce
Divorce proceedings are often largely emotional. Dissatisfaction with the marriage, distance between the spouses and other deeply personal concerns contribute to the breakdown of the marital relationship. While the factors that lead to the marriage failing are...
How divorce mediation can save your family time and money
Many people in unhappy marriages choose to stay not because they imagine that things may get better but because they fear divorce. They know that the process takes months and can be incredibly expensive. They don't want to disrupt their family and diminish their...
5 questions to consider before starting the divorce process
Deciding to divorce is a major decision that can impact various aspects of your life. Before proceeding, you can evaluate if you and your family are prepared for the changes that lie ahead. This article outlines five key questions to help you face this challenging...
Top 5 reasons to settle your divorce outside of court
The idea of divorce litigation may seem cathartic to some. They may fantasize about a judge giving them justice in family court. The reality of divorce litigation is often far more banal. Judges don't take personal stands. Instead, they apply the law according to...
What issues may arise during a divorce with marital agreements?
One of the main reasons people agree to sign prenuptial or postnuptial agreements is to avoid a messy divorce. By taking the time to establish terms for property division and other financial matters before a divorce occurs, spouses can limit the amount of conflict...
What if a co-parent wants to relocate post-divorce?
Shared custody or time-sharing has become the go-to solution in cases where parents divorce when they still have minor children living at home. Each parent has a certain portion of parenting time, often expressed as an overall percentage of overnight parental...
What makes Florida divorces different from divorces filed in other states?
To a certain degree, the process of pursuing a divorce is relatively similar in every state. One spouse files paperwork, the other responds and then the case proceeds in family court. Spouses preparing for divorce have to address issues related to property division...
Why you shouldn’t handle your divorce alone
There is one mistake that is most commonly associated with modern divorce, it might be the decision to completely forego legal representation. Many people preparing for a complex legal process that could affect their finances for years to come try to cut corners by...