For many women, deciding whether to revert to their maiden name in connection with a divorce is a deeply personal matter. Often, both options carry their own pros and cons. If you are thinking about changing your name after you get divorced, here are some thoughts to keep in mind. Considerations for Changing Your Name… read more
If you were sick, would it change how you looked at your marriage? A new study published in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior found that serious illnesses among women are linked to an increased likelihood of divorce. Without drawing a causal link between illness and divorce, the study – conducted by researchers at… read more
If you operate a cash-based business or work for tips, you are still supposed to report all of your income on your tax returns. Income is income, and the IRS expects to receive its share regardless of whether you make your money in cash or deposit checks at the bank. If you have not been… read more
If you use Facebook, you are among the majority of the American public. According to various sources, 58 percent of all Americans have a Facebook account, and 71 percent of Americans who are online use the site. This dwarfs use of other social media platforms (Pinterest and LinkedIn tie for a distant second at just… read more
With an app for everything and devices designed for our laps, our hands, and now even our wrists, people are more connected than ever before. But, what does “connected” really mean? Many of us anxiously await work emails, status updates from people we barely know, and hang on the next push notification telling us the… read more
Back in October, we wrote about the Ashley Madison data hack that resulted in the public disclosure of the names, addresses, and even credit card information of some 32 million subscribers to the website’s service linking people who want to have extramarital affairs. In that article, we discussed research which suggests that the majority of… read more
Renowned marriage psychologist John Gottman PhD claims that he can predict whether spouses will get divorced with 90 percent accuracy after speaking with them for just a few minutes. His research and methods have earned him plenty of publicity – including appearances on Anderson Cooper, Oprah, and NPR’s This American Life. To determine whether he… read more
If you are considering or anticipating a divorce, trying to imagine what life will be like once the process is over can be one of the most nerve-wracking parts of the process. Regardless of how long you have been married, getting divorced will change your daily life, and coping with that change can take time… read more
When couples divorce, thoughts of their own mortality may be furthest from their minds as they start a new chapter of their lives. However, one of the first things you need to do once your divorce is final, is to revise your estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney and health care powers… read more
We’ve all seen headlines in the tabloids or on TV portraying divorcing spouses behaving badly. It is almost expected these days. While your divorce may not be a matter of public debate, there will come a moment after the divorce when you look back and observe your behavior during your divorce. Here are a few… read more
Should You Change Your Last Name When Your Divorce is Final?
For many women, deciding whether to revert to their maiden name in connection with a divorce is a deeply personal matter. Often, both options carry their own pros and cons. If you are thinking about changing your name after you get divorced, here are some thoughts to keep in mind. Considerations for Changing Your Name… read more
Does Spousal Illness Increase the Likelihood of Divorce?
If you were sick, would it change how you looked at your marriage? A new study published in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior found that serious illnesses among women are linked to an increased likelihood of divorce. Without drawing a causal link between illness and divorce, the study – conducted by researchers at… read more
Unreported Income and Your Florida Divorce
If you operate a cash-based business or work for tips, you are still supposed to report all of your income on your tax returns. Income is income, and the IRS expects to receive its share regardless of whether you make your money in cash or deposit checks at the bank. If you have not been… read more
The Effects of Facebook on Marriage
If you use Facebook, you are among the majority of the American public. According to various sources, 58 percent of all Americans have a Facebook account, and 71 percent of Americans who are online use the site. This dwarfs use of other social media platforms (Pinterest and LinkedIn tie for a distant second at just… read more
Are Our Devices Affecting Our Relationships?
With an app for everything and devices designed for our laps, our hands, and now even our wrists, people are more connected than ever before. But, what does “connected” really mean? Many of us anxiously await work emails, status updates from people we barely know, and hang on the next push notification telling us the… read more
Ashley Madison Proves that Adultery Abounds
Back in October, we wrote about the Ashley Madison data hack that resulted in the public disclosure of the names, addresses, and even credit card information of some 32 million subscribers to the website’s service linking people who want to have extramarital affairs. In that article, we discussed research which suggests that the majority of… read more
Can Your Disagreements Determine if You Will Get Divorced?
Renowned marriage psychologist John Gottman PhD claims that he can predict whether spouses will get divorced with 90 percent accuracy after speaking with them for just a few minutes. His research and methods have earned him plenty of publicity – including appearances on Anderson Cooper, Oprah, and NPR’s This American Life. To determine whether he… read more
Can You Enjoy Life After Your Divorce?
If you are considering or anticipating a divorce, trying to imagine what life will be like once the process is over can be one of the most nerve-wracking parts of the process. Regardless of how long you have been married, getting divorced will change your daily life, and coping with that change can take time… read more
Florida Appellate Court Confirms Status of Beneficiaries After Divorce
When couples divorce, thoughts of their own mortality may be furthest from their minds as they start a new chapter of their lives. However, one of the first things you need to do once your divorce is final, is to revise your estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney and health care powers… read more
Divorcing with Dignity
We’ve all seen headlines in the tabloids or on TV portraying divorcing spouses behaving badly. It is almost expected these days. While your divorce may not be a matter of public debate, there will come a moment after the divorce when you look back and observe your behavior during your divorce. Here are a few… read more