It’s been almost two years since Florida restructured its alimony system and ended “permanent” alimony for future divorcing couples. Many of those who supported this end to permanent alimony argued that someone ordered to pay permanent alimony might never be able to...
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Year: 2025
This age group has an increasing divorce rate
For most Americans, the divorce rate has been falling. This is especially true for younger couples. Those who are under 45 years old, for example, have had a declining divorce rate. This isn’t always because younger couples are in more stable marriages, however. Part...
Divorcing with debt? How to protect your credit score
If you’re ending your marriage with shared financial obligations like a mortgage, credit card debt or an auto loan, protecting your credit score should be a top priority. The last thing you need is missed payments, unexpected debt or a plummeting credit score, which...
How to achieve effective communication with your co-parent
Communication between co-parents can be sensitive. The chances of misunderstandings can be high, especially at the beginning when both parties are getting used to the reality of not being with their child daily. You and your co-parent need to determine how to...
Why is it beneficial to pay off debts during divorce?
When people are going through a divorce, they often think about who will get which assets. They don’t really think about the debts. The fact is that both the asset distribution and the division of debts work hand-in-hand during the divorce. One thing to consider is...
Helpful information if you suspect hidden assets in your divorce
It’s a sad reality, but divorce can bring out the worst in people-- especially when valuable assets are at stake. Sometimes, a spouse will go to great lengths to hide them to keep them out of the other spouse's hands. Since uncovering hidden assets can be a daunting...

