Many divorcing couples face financial difficulties after they start the process of marriage dissolution. In divorce, spousal support or alimony is one of the options that help one of the parties to maintain comfortable living standards until their income level increases. The amount and duration of alimony depend on many circumstances. To avoid an unexpected…
Property division is one of the most pressing issues in the divorce process. In Florida, the courts divide all the assets and liabilities in accordance with a so-called “equitable distribution” principle. By awarding each party a similar value of marital property, they ensure that the split is fair, though not always equal. According to the…
Separation is a quite widely spread practice nowadays. When spouses do not want to reside together, but a legal divorce is not an option, they may choose to move apart and live their separate lives while still being officially married. For some couples, separation is a chance to reevaluate their relations and reconcile, while for…
Despite the common assumption that young and middle-aged couples are more inclined to end their marriage, the so-called “gray divorce” has always been a quite common phenomenon. In fact, researchers have found out that its rates tripled since 1990. Well, no one is immune to the dead marriage syndrome, adultery, or abuse – the most…
When you decide to end your marriage, you need to accept a totally new way of life and split everything you have gained with your soon-to-be ex during your marriage. Depending on the state rules, all joint property may be divided equally or equitably between spouses. But what happens to items one gets as a…
The change of the last name is a common thing when the family status changes. When getting married, one of the spouses often takes the surname of the other. Several options are available in this situation: both can take a double last name, or each spouse can keep their own. Nevertheless, traditionally, women take the…
Many couples are going through a relationship crisis when love is gone, and wedding vows of eternal love and fidelity turn into constant irritation. It may be temporary or a sign of an imminent breakup. But how can you tell? Try not to rush making radical decisions and thinking about when to get a divorce….
When marital life becomes unbearable, spouses may think about breaking up. A legal way to end a marriage is to apply for divorce. To do this, one spouse, called a petitioner, has to file a Petition for Marriage Dissolution with a local court. After that, it is necessary to serve the other party with copies…
When deciding to divorce, people mostly believe that the relationship has come to a logical conclusion and the two of them need to move on separately. Nevertheless, a third of divorced couples regret their choice at a certain point, even if it was the right one. Moreover, this feeling is common for both the one…
While the divorce process is not simple in itself, it may seem even more complicated for people who serve in the US Armed Forces and their spouses. Due to the specifics of military duty, certain issues may arise in the process in addition to the standard set of challenges. Indeed, service members are subject to…
