According to researchers at the University of Michigan’s Institute for Social Research, a husband’s relationship with his wife’s family is a good indicator of future marriage success. A forthcoming study published in the journal Family Relations analyzed 373 married couples over a 26-year-period. At the beginning of the study, all…
A 35-year-old St. Augustine woman in the midst of heated divorce proceedings was recently arrested after she allegedly spray painted graffiti on the Duval County Courthouse in downtown Jacksonville. According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, the woman was caught painting letters, broken hearts, and angry messages to a family court judge…
A movement to reform Florida’s alimony laws that began about ten years ago is reportedly beginning to gain momentum. Although the movement was initially primarily composed of divorced men, an increasing number of women are allegedly in favor of amending permanent alimony laws in the State of Florida. With divorce…
As the holidays near, many newly separated or divorced parents experience angst over the changed traditions and a possible separation from their children. Although a family law judge will determine where a former couple’s children spend each holiday, it is a good idea for separated or divorced parents to negotiate…
An effort is currently underway in Florida to encourage communication between birth parents and their children who were removed from the family home. Because more than half of all foster children in Florida will reportedly be returned to the home of at least one biological parent, the Florida program is…
An estimated quarter-million weddings are reportedly cancelled in the United States every year. In addition to heartbreak and disappointment, many would-be brides and grooms often find themselves saddled with the financial hardship of relinquishing thousands of dollars. According to a recent survey, the average cost of a wedding in the…
A study recently published by researchers at Bowling Green State University’s National Center for Family and Marriage Research found that an increasing number of adults in the Baby Boomer generation are choosing to cohabit instead of marry. Currently, approximately one-third of Baby Boomers, Americans born between 1946 and 1964, are…
Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal has reversed a lower court’s order to reduce a former wife’s alimony award and deny her attorney’s fees based upon her financial support of a man who resides with her. In this case, the Circuit Court for Monroe County granted the man’s petition to reduce…
For many Florida residents, going through a divorce can be as painful as losing a loved one through death. In addition to affecting your personal life, divorce can also have a dramatic impact on your career. Business owners may find themselves locked out or faced with starting over amid divorce…
For most people, going through a divorce is understandably stressful. Ending your marriage can impact many facets of your life. One often overlooked area is insurance. Health, life, and automobile insurance policies must be updated or changed in order to reflect your newly divorced status. This can mean higher premiums…