How Long Do Marriages In Florida Last? The Age When Couples Are More Likely To Get Divorced
As the U.S. rate of divorce continues to frustrate married couples and spouses-to-be, is there actually a specific time when a marriage is more likely to fall apart? Well, there is. In 2018, about 40 to 50 percent of married couples in the U.S. get divorced. But when are Florida couples more likely to go...
6 Signs That Could Mean Divorce is in Your Future
Divorce is one of those words that a married person never wants to hear, even if they know in the back of their head that the marriage has struggled. When you fight to keep your marriage afloat there are quite a few signs you can look for in everyday life that could signal divorce is...
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5 Tips for Telling Your Spouse You Want a Divorce
Coming to the decision that it’s time to get a divorce is never easy, even if you’ve seen the marriage deteriorate with your own eyes. This is a conversation that everyone dreads having, especially if heated arguments are common between you and your spouse. Make sure you plan your discussion, what you are going to...
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Does It Matter Which Spouse Files For Divorce First? It Actually Does In Florida
Breaking up with someone is one of the most difficult decisions a person can face in their life. In fact, in our society, there is a stigma associated with being the one broken up with, while the one who initiates a breakup is thought to have the upper hand from an emotional and psychological standpoint....
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The Royal Saudi Divorce
We hear this question again and again when a couple decides to get a divorce. How are we going to split the real estate? Sometimes the decision is amicable and the real estate that is owned by both parties participating in the divorce is split with not a lot of fuss. However, more often than...
Same Sex Marriages and the Hurdles of Divorce
In 2015 Florida gave all LGBT couples the right to marry, a big milestone in LGBT rights and a huge victory for LGBT advocates and communities. However, even though Florida law has made leaps and bounds when it comes to the laws of LGBT communities, grey areas still exist. One of these hurdles is divorce....
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Various Routes That Can Be Taken For Divorce
Ending a short-term marriage has just as many hurdles as any other divorce. In the unfortunate event of a divorce, it is very important to research all your option on how to proceed. In Florida, there are three different routes you can take to get a divorce, and it is essential that you pick the...
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The Difference Between a Contested and Uncontested Divorce
In the state of Florida, you do not have to give a reason for divorce. It is what is known as a no-fault divorce state meaning that a reason apart from irreconcilable difference does not have to be given to obtaining a divorce. Unfortunately, even though a couple mutually decides to obtain a divorce, the...
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Community (Joint) Debt After A Divorce: Who Gets To Pay It Back?
What happens to community (joint) debt after a divorce? Unfortunately, community debt – debt created by one or both spouses during their marriage – does not melt away like a snowball after a marriage ends. So what happens to it and which spouse is legally obliged to pay it back? The two of the most...
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Budgeting And Financial Planning After A Divorce (Can You Rely On Alimony?)
Ending a marriage is not just about going separate ways with your spouse, but also becoming financially independent and handling your own budget. And while some consider this an advantage, budgeting can be quite confusing if you have recently divorced. Budgeting is not exactly as easy as putting two and two together. Rather, it requires...
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