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Telling your adult children that you have decided to end your marriage can be difficult. After hearing the news, they might react in a very childlike manner, regardless of their age. They could display a lot of emotions such as tears or anger and they might ask you...
It’s not uncommon for people to realize that their marriage is no longer working after a couple of decades. By then, they may have one or two teens in the house. Parents often believe that their teens will be able to weather a divorce without problems – especially if...
Going through a divorce can throw your entire life into a tailspin. This change in your life can bring about major emotional changes. While some people assume they’ll celebrate the divorce without ever feeling anything else, they may soon realize that happiness isn’t...
The news that your spouse has filed for divorce can be an overwhelming and unsettling experience, especially for a stay-at-home parent. The mix of emotions coupled with concerns about financial security and the well-being of the children can create immense stress. ...
People who are going through a divorce have a lot to think about. One of the pressing matters involves how they will handle property division. This process involves splitting up marital property and debts. There are many things you’ll need to consider if you’re going...
The prospect of divorce tends to make people very anxious about their finances, especially the future of their financial stability. After all, divorce can cost thousands of dollars and also demands the division of someone's property. Some couples have marital...
Marriage is all about giving and taking. Most spouses are happy to share their time, energy and money with their other half. However, many expect this give and take to continue when a marriage ends in divorce. Those who work hard to build a lucrative career and pad...
Your spouse asks for a divorce. You knew it was probably going to happen because you could tell that the relationship had changed. But it’s not just the marriage you’re concerned with. You’re worried about how the rest of your life may change in the wake of that...
If you have a prenuptial agreement and you’re getting divorced, odds are that you’ve already considered how it’s going to help you. Maybe it will help to protect some of your assets. Maybe you like the security of knowing that financial decisions have already been...
In Florida, property division laws apply in divorce or legal separation cases. These laws ensure that property acquired during a marriage is divided fairly between the two parties. Florida is known as an "equitable distribution" state, meaning that assets and...