Going through a divorce or legal separation is no easy feat. There are a host of difficult topics to negotiate, and property division may be one of the most complicated. Since you may have become attached to property you accumulated during the relationship, it is...
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Tips for helping your children adjust to life after divorce
Though divorce is difficult for the adults involved, your kids are also deeply impacted by their parents splitting up. According to World Psychiatry, children with divorced parents are more likely to have psychological problems. These issues can manifest as depressed...
Answers to frequently asked questions about Florida divorces
No one goes into a marriage expecting it to end in divorce. Understandably, when a divorce does happen, many people have questions. These are some answers to frequently asked questions about Florida divorces. What are some common reasons people get divorced? Whether...
How can you heal emotionally after a divorce?
The many practical issues that arise during divorce are often overwhelming. As a result, many people experience major emotional effects when divorcing, which can make it difficult to stay on track. Keep in mind that negative emotions are part of the experience. Even...
Common issues with asset division in a gray divorce
Florida couples between the ages of 55 and 64 often have a greater number of financial and retirement issues to consider when divorcing. As noted by the AARP, divorced women over 50 experienced an average reduction in their standard of living by about 45%. Divorced...
Dividing up a 401(k) during divorce proceedings
Property division can be one of the most complicated aspects of a divorce. Yet the principle behind this portion of divorce proceedings seems fairly simple: each party to a divorce retains their separate property, while the court divides their marital property...
3 times not to tell your adult kids about your divorce
The end of your marriage may come as a surprise to your adult children. Still, if you have a close relationship with your kids, they should probably know about your divorce. Like young children, adult-aged ones may experience a range of emotions on their way to...
What are the mental health risks for kids of divorced parents?
Divorce remains a prevalent occurrence in the United States, with rates climbing over the past several decades. World Psychiatry notes that fewer than 60% of children in the U.S. live with their biological, married parents, one of the world's lowest rates for intact...
Financial strategies that help retirees thrive after a divorce
A divorce, especially in your later years, requires you to make adjustments in many areas of your life. Financial, social and emotional changes await as you navigate the next chapter. Your decisions and actions have the ability to make or break how well you handle...
How can you financially prepare for a divorce?
Making the decision to divorce often includes many life-changing factors, but few are as important as how to survive financially during the process. U.S. News notes that in many cases, one partner has little to no knowledge of the other's financial dealings,...