If you and your spouse have decided to divorce later in life, you likely have different problems than a younger couple would. For example, there likely won’t be any child custody issues for you to worry about. On the other hand, you will have to decide what to do with...
Divorce
Do I have to divide my retirement accounts in divorce?
If you file for divorce, the court will divide any assets you acquired during your marriage between you and your ex-spouse. This distribution of marital property includes retirement accounts, which is why you may have to hand over a portion of your retirement plan to...
Understanding asset division during divorce in Florida
If you are an individual in your 40s or 50s who has accrued high-net assets like a healthy retirement account, you may wonder whether or not you retain them after a divorce. The ending of marriages differs on a case-by-case basis when it comes to alimony, custody and...
Can nesting help our divorcing family?
It is very common to have a joint custody situation after divorce. This means that even once you divorce your ex-spouse, you will still need to have a working relationship of some sort with this person to raise your children. Depending on the specifics of your...
What does Florida consider when awarding alimony?
During your marriage, you may have relied on your spouse to help support you, having your husband or wife help finance your lifestyle while you handled other family affairs. When your Florida marriage ends, though, you may have valid concerns about being able to...
How will divorce affect your relationship with your children?
You’re not the only one who will feel the impact of a divorce. If you have children with your soon-to-be ex-spouse, they’re also in the line of fire. And for that reason, it’s critical that you do your part in helping them navigate this challenging time. It’s natural...
What could go wrong when asking your spouse for a divorce?
You don’t have to formally ask your spouse for a divorce, but there’s a good chance this is the approach you’ll take. If you’re preparing for this difficult conversation, it’s critical to have a clear idea of the approach you want to take. Here are some things that...
How to protect your assets in divorce
It’s common to have serious concerns about property division as it pertains to the divorce process. If you don’t take the proper steps before and during your divorce, you could end up facing unnecessary financial challenges at some point in the future. There are many...
Second marriages end more often
Some people have the idea that a first marriage was a mistake, but they learned from it. When they get married again, they assume that this second marriage is bound to last. They’re older and wiser now. They can avoid the errors of the first marriage. Maybe they just...
Thinking about divorce? Here’s the ‘self-talk’ you need to have first
Self-talk, those private conversations you have in your head (or with a therapist, if talking just to yourself doesn’t work) is one of the best methods you can use to clarify your feelings and gain some direction when you’re not sure what to do. It’s particularly...