Nobody thinks about divorce as they're getting ready to walk down the aisle and say, "I Do", but unfortunately this is becoming a recurring theme in couples where one of them is actively serving in the military and serving multiple deployments at that. It seems as...
Year: 2018
Dating During Divorce – Is it ok?
Dating while going through a divorce is not unusual. Actually, it is pretty common - however, just because it is common doesn't mean that it is always the best choice. Divorce is different for each couple because each person has their own unique issues they are...
Should you talk with your spouse when your lawyer is not present?
In a divorce, communication between spouses can be difficult and fraught with the potential for misunderstandings. Just one word or quirked eyebrow could set off an emotional conversation that ends up hurting everyone involved. Plus, it can take just one misstep or...
Criteria for retaining military benefits after divorce
If you live in Florida and are currently navigating your way through a military divorce, you may have questions about how you will be able to support yourself in its aftermath. As the spouse of a military service member, you may have become accustomed to shopping at...
Am I being stalked? Recognizing the signs
You went on a few dates with someone, but you decided it wasn’t working out and told him as much. Ever since, things have not felt quite right. Maybe you are still receiving texts from the person, or there are footprints in the soil near your windows or the same...
3 things to know about gray divorces
You may have never heard the term "gray divorce" before, but it is a phenomenon that is becoming increasingly common nowadays. Gray divorce describes divorce among couples who have generally been together 20 years or more and are age 50 or older. Given the particular...
How to reduce the pain of divorce
If you are thinking about divorce in the Pensacola area, you should review your decision carefully. Decisions that you make in haste and with emotions can have lingering consequences. Though you might feel it is time for you and your partner to go your separate ways,...
Some complexities in high-asset divorces
Florida is an equitable distribution state, meaning that in divorces decided by the court, judges should divide marital assets equitably between the spouses. When the couple works out the divorce agreement themselves, they have more leeway. They may also need to...