A gray divorce is one where an individual decides to divorce at an older age, and they need to consider issues like their retirement savings, property division, and insurance issues, among others. In Florida, the law provides for equitable distribution of marital assets, not necessarily equal. The new changes to alimony in 2023 do not…
You check your joint bank account and find that your spouse has taken out most or all of the money. If you’re thinking about divorce, you’re probably wondering: Can they do that? And what happens to that money in the divorce? In most cases, either spouse can withdraw or transfer money from a joint account.…
Every Florida divorce starts with the same court filing fee. What you pay after that depends mostly on one thing: whether your divorce is uncontested or contested. An uncontested divorce can cost just a few hundred dollars. A contested divorce can cost $10,000 to $50,000 or more per spouse. Knowing the difference can help you…
Divorce in Florida can cost anywhere from about $410 to more than $50,000 per spouse. That’s a huge range, so it’s no surprise if the numbers feel overwhelming. The biggest factor is whether your divorce is uncontested or contested. A contested case can get expensive quickly, but divorce doesn’t have to drain your savings. Here’s…
If your spouse was served with divorce papers and never responded, you’re probably wondering whether your divorce can still move forward. In most cases, it can. In Florida, a default divorce happens when your spouse is properly served but doesn’t file a response in time. At that point, you can ask the court to move…
When ending a marriage, an uncontested divorce isn’t always feasible. Even if a divorce was uncontested in the beginning, emotions can run high and cause conflict. This is especially true when assets are involved. To help ease the divorce process along, divorce lawyers may recommend mediation. Why Couples Choose Mediation If you and your soon-to-be-ex…
We know how stressful a situation becomes when you finally decide to let go of your narcissistic spouse. What’s even more difficult is dealing with the divorce process. When you have a manipulative, controlling, and uncooperative partner, communication, negotiation, and settlement become more challenging. You need an experienced divorce attorney who can help you throughout…
Even though many people know that not all marriages last, most couples get married with the hope that their relationship will last a lifetime. Florida’s marriage and divorce rates have changed over the years, but it is still very common for one spouse to want a divorce and the other to want to stay married. …
If you are not managing the finances during your marriage, it does not mean you will lose all your share in a Florida divorce. Even if you never handled the bank accounts, paid the bills, or checked financial statements, Florida law requires both spouses to fully disclose their finances. In most cases, each spouse should…
Social media can have a big impact on a divorce case in Florida, even if you don’t realize it. Anything that you post, share, like, or comment on can be used as evidence in court. So, if you are going through a divorce or think one might happen soon, you need to be careful about…