While physical is a more common form of domestic abuse, emotional violence can be just as damaging. It can cause severe psychological trauma. The abuser uses mental and emotional forms of abuse to hurt another person. They humiliate them. They demean and insult the...
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Divorce
What factors can affect child custody court decisions?
Divorce might be a straightforward process, but it could become complicated based on the situation. Sometimes, divorcing couples have conflicting views and opinions regarding essential matters, especially those affecting their child. Fortunately, the court can...
Are you divorcing the breadwinner of the family?
When you think you are marrying the love of your life, it may seem like happily ever after. The thought of divorce never even crossed your mind. As a loving partner, you sacrificed your job or business to offer a supportive role during the marriage. You took care of...
How can I lessen the blow of a divorce?
Divorce is emotionally taxing for you, your ex, your children and other family members. Unfortunately, you have no control over how it affects them. Still, you could take steps to lessen the blow on the people you love. Here are some tips to help minimize the negative...
What are the financial aspects of a gray divorce in Florida?
The term gray divorce means the dissolution of a marriage between two individuals who are at least 50 years old. The rate of gray divorce in the U.S. has doubled in the past two decades. Finances are one of older couples' biggest worries after a divorce. Financial...
How annulment and divorce are different
Annulment and divorce are two legal options that Florida residents have for marriage dissolution. While divorce is a lot more common, the term annulment appears in television and movies often enough to sound familiar to many. Unfortunately, entertainment has largely...
Can you get your spouse’s Social Security after divorce?
In Florida, as in other states, many marriages end in divorce. If you are considering your future retirement as a single person yet don't know if your Social Security benefit will be enough, you could receive a significant financial benefit for delaying the...
Divorcing a narcissist
Few Florida couples want to go through a divorce. And it gets harder if you are married to a narcissist. If you are and are about to undergo this process, there are some matters that you should consider. Having a realistic picture If you are ending your marriage to a...
How to respond to a divorce petition
As with most legal matters, responding to a divorce petition is important to preserve your rights. You must respond within the allotted time frame and address all the points required. Unless you are accepting all your Florida spouse’s demands, you need to address each...
Keeping communication focused on kids helps co-parenting
Co-parenting after a divorce can be a challenging process even when the former spouses have the best intentions. The process can get even more complicated when the communication between parents goes beyond topics related to their children. To protect the children and...