So-called "gray" divorces occur in people who are over 50. Over the past 30 years, the number of mature adults filing for divorce has more than doubled. While they are still less common than divorces among young people, this is a significant change in the way American...
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Trends in gray divorces
On behalf of The Law Office of James M. Burns | Nov 19, 2020 | Divorce
So-called "gray" divorces occur in people who are over 50. Over the past 30 years, the number of mature adults filing for divorce has more than doubled. While they are still less common than divorces among young people, this is a significant change in the way American...
Why do divorce filings spike in January?
On behalf of The Law Office of James M. Burns | Jan 8, 2019 | Divorce
There is now a national day for just about everything. Consider that the first full week of January, includes bobblehead, bubble bath, Law Enforcement Appreciation and bittersweet chocolate days. In some parts of the world, the first Monday of the year has gained the...
3 ways to look for hidden assets during divorce
On behalf of The Law Office of James M. Burns | Mar 20, 2018 | Divorce
You chose to get a divorce recently, and you know that you need to detail your assets for your attorney. Your spouse already left the home, so you're not sure of what he took with him. You need to make sure you remember as much as you can in case he's not honest,...
Build a strong strategy to divorce with confidence
On behalf of The Law Office of James M. Burns | Jun 30, 2017 | Divorce
When divorce comes knocking, it affects every area of your life. For those already well established in their careers and well into saving for retirement and other investments, the process can prove quite complex. Still, if you know that it's time to end the...
Are you eligible for spousal support?
On behalf of The Law Office of James M. Burns | Jan 6, 2017 | Divorce
After more than 20 years of marriage, you and your husband have decided to divorce. The kids are over 18, so you don't have to worry about a custody battle. However, there are still aspects of the divorce that concern you.Your husband's income was enough that you...
Dividing assets in a Florida divorce can be far from simple
On behalf of The Law Office of James M. Burns | Nov 4, 2016 | Divorce
When a Florida marriage ends, you would think that dividing up property and debt between the divorcing spouses would be a relatively easy task, but that is not necessarily the case. While state law calls for equitable division of marital property, what that actually...