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“I used to hope that you’d bring me flowers. Now I plant my own.”  Rachel Wolchin In the second of a series of divorce book recommendations, today’s article focuses on books written for women who are going through a divorce. If you’re a woman going through a divorce we recommend you add the following five

“In a time of turbulence and change, it is more true than ever that knowledge is power.” — John F. Kennedy. There’s no arguing; divorce is a time ripe with turbulence and change. Preparing for turbulence and change by arming yourself with professional information, warnings, guidance, and first-hand knowledge will empower you to make intelligent

Co-Parenting post-divorce is no easy task. Whenever possible, we recommend parents carefully develop a parenting plan together to reduce tension and conflict in the family. Parental conflict hurts children. Parents need to establish a safe and healthy co-parenting relationship.   The best way to avoid conflicts is to develop a parenting plan that spells out

Common Law Marriage in Florida Prior to January 1, 1968 Common-law marriage in Florida is a union never formally registered with the State. In simple terms, no official ceremony occurred, or no marriage certificate was issued. Instead, parties agree to be married and would be a married couple by all outward appearances. It’s important to

Of the several issues reported on the Clarkson/Blackstock divorce, Clarkson’s request to restore her name was on the top of some list. Most petitions for divorce, regardless of jurisdiction, have a box to check if a spouse wants to restore their prior name. Name restoration is also routinely addressed in any prenuptial and separation agreement. 

The  New York Times reported that divorce filings are rising as the courts reopen, citing the Superior Court of California, where filings have grown substantially in L.A. county during the previous five months compared to 2020. Lawyers confirm similar trends in New York, Florida, and other states.  Some lawyers have reported an increase of more than 20

Is a divorce in your future? If you’re anticipating the end of your marriage, we recommend starting a Divorce Planning Checklist. Divorce is complicated, emotional, and confusing. Being prepared can make the process less complicated. To help you get started with your Divorce Planning Checklist, here are some ✔️ we recommend you include:   ✔️

Kelly Clarkson’s prenuptial agreement was upheld in her divorce of Brandon Blackstock. We previously spotlighted an interview with Clarkson discussing how she used her songwriting talents to cope with the challenges of her split. Blackstock challenged the prenup that reportedly segregated the assets and income derived during the marriage. Blackstock wanted to split their accumulated

It’s easy to think of all the negative things associated with the word “divorce.” Sadness, frustration, anger, and confusion are often words easily associated with the end of a marriage. However, there are some important positive outcomes that come with divorce. In today’s article, we share six important outcomes that come with divorce. 1. A

Do you leave the state when you vacation? Are there certain holidays that hold special meaning for one side of the family? What about summer vacation? Is there an out-of-state relative that expects to see the kids during school breaks? Then there are those holiday weekends that can wreak havoc upon the usual schedule. It