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Living Together After Divorce
After a divorce, the rule is that the couple lives apart — or so it seems. However, a large number of divorced couples actually continue to live together in the marital home. What’s the point of getting divorced if you’re still going to live together? This may seem weird, but there are some valid… Read More »
Getting a Trial Separation Without Leaving Your Home
If your marriage isn’t in a good place, you may immediately think of divorce, but you don’t really have to go that far just yet. But if you have tried counseling, to no avail, then you may want to consider a trial separation. Unlike most other states, Florida does not recognize a legal separation…. Read More »
Why Marriage is Hard for Successful Women
Marriage is hard in many ways. When a woman makes a lot of money, you would think that would be beneficial for the marriage. Surprisingly, the opposite is true. That’s right — in marriages, more money equals more problems when the woman is making the money. It’s all good if the man is the… Read More »
Child Exchanges at Neutral Locations Thanks to Florida Law
Divorces can be pretty messy. While some are amicable, some are filled with anger and contention because of issues such as threats and physical harm. When these issues are prevalent in a marriage, it can be hard to escape them even after a divorce or the end of a relationship, especially if there are… Read More »
How to Avoid Breaches of Contract
Many businesses and services nowadays require a contract. Maybe you’re getting work done on your home. Perhaps you’re buying a car. Maybe you’re a business working with clients or subcontractors. In any case, you will need to draw up a contract. The contract should show in detail what is expected from each party and… Read More »
Understanding Rent-to-Own Contracts
Home ownership has been unattainable for many people in recent years. COVID caused many homes to sell for tens of thousands of dollars above asking price. While the market has cooled down since then, interest rates are still sky high. Some are disheartened by the current real estate situation, with 20% of those looking… Read More »
Are you in a Transactional Marriage?
Marriage is supposed to be about love, passion, and commitment, but many marriages feel transactional. This is not unusual, as marriage is a contract between two parties, almost like running a business. Marriage comes with a lot of legalities. When you marry, you get a license. When you divorce, you have to jump through… Read More »
Getting a Summer Child Custody Plan in Place
When you divorce with children, you have to continue dealing with your spouse at least until your kids turn 18. This means you have to communicate with them on various topics, such as custody and child rearing. These can be difficult conversations, especially if the divorce was not amicable, but you do need to… Read More »
Avoiding Gray Divorce
In the past, it was the younger people who got divorced most often. Nowadays, anyone of any age is prone to divorce. Even those in their 50s and beyond are divorcing at high rates. In fact, since the 1990s, the rate of divorce in this age group has doubled. Divorcing after age 50 is… Read More »
Can a Separation Save Your Marriage?
Marriage is not all sunshine and rainbows. Living with someone is not for the faint of heart. There’s a lot that goes into a marriage, such as managing finances, understanding responsibilities, teamwork, and raising children. It can be stressful and even overwhelming. Some people may not be satisfied with marriage. In fact, 50% of… Read More »