Category Archives: Divorce
Why Has Facebook Caused So Many Divorces?
Ask anyone what the most common causes of divorce are and you will likely hear the same answers. Money, infidelity, and substance abuse are often the top leading causes of divorce. Now though, studies are showing another factor that is responsible for divorce and that is social media. More specifically, couples pointed to Facebook… Read More »
How Can You Keep Legal Costs Down During Divorce?
It is no secret that divorce is expensive. Although there is little you can do about certain costs of your divorce, such as what you may lose during property division hearings, there is one area of expenses you can control. That is your legal fees. All divorce attorneys in Tampa Bay will charge something… Read More »
What Are The Benefits Of An Uncontested Divorce?
People sometimes put off the idea of divorce because they envision a long and bitter courtroom battle. Although some divorces are contested, meaning the couple disagrees about the terms of the case, couples can also pursue an uncontested divorce. During an uncontested divorce, the couple agrees to all terms of the divorce, such as… Read More »
How Can You Avoid Fights Over Property Division?
Maybe you were the first one to file for divorce from your spouse, or perhaps you are among the many that are blindsided when they are served with papers. Regardless of the facts that led to the breakdown of your marriage, your life will change drastically in the next few months, and there are… Read More »
How To Remain Patient During The Divorce Process
It is no secret that divorce is often a long process, and the COVID-19 pandemic has not helped. In March and April of 2020, when the pandemic first hit, divorce cases started to slow. People in Florida were under a shelter in place order, and the world was much more fearful of the virus… Read More »
What Happens If I Do Not Want A Divorce?
It is not uncommon for a spouse to start the divorce process when their partner does not want to end the marriage. One person may think there is a chance of resolving the couple’s differences, or they may not want to legally dissolve their marriage for other reasons. If your spouse has started divorce… Read More »
What Questions Are Asked During A Divorce Deposition?
The divorce process in Florida has many elements and sometimes, a divorce deposition is one of them. A divorce deposition is sworn testimony that is recorded by a court reporter and that occurs within the office of the requesting attorney or the court reporter’s office. Divorce depositions are often intimidating, usually because a person… Read More »
How Can A Financial Advisor Help With Your High Net Worth Divorce?
Divorces that involve a high net worth of one or both spouses are extremely complex, particularly when it comes to property division. High net worth couples have many assets and liabilities, and they are not always as straightforward as they are in other divorce cases. Many high net worth divorce cases use a financial… Read More »
What Are Some Common Divorce Myths?
Over time, many divorce myths have abounded in Florida. Some of these originate because a person has gotten a divorce in a different state and believe those same laws apply in Florida. In other cases, a person facing divorce may turn to friends and family for support. Even though these individuals may have never… Read More »
Did Divorces Really Spike During Pandemic?
The COVID-19 pandemic started nearly one year ago and at that time, predictions were being made that it would cause a spike in divorce cases. People were being told to shelter in place at home and many were losing their jobs. Many experts believed that these factors would place an enormous amount of pressure… Read More »
