The overall divorce rate has trended down in recent decades. The notable exception is couples who are 55 years old and up, whose numbers continue to increase. This phenomenon is generally known as "grey divorce." Because of the spouses' age, some unique challenges...
Here’s why Florida bankruptcy filings are expected to jump in 2021
Early in 2020, many experts predicted a surge in bankruptcy filings due to the economic and personal disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. With unemployment at historically high levels for much of the year, it made sense to expect that millions of more...
Here’s why Florida bankruptcy filings are expected to jump in 2021
Early on in the economic and personal disruptions that happened in 2020, many experts predicted a surge in bankruptcy filings. With unemployment at historically high levels for much of the year, it made sense to expect that millions of more households than usual would...
The pluses and minuses of unequal wills
Most parents go out of their way to treat their children equally. This tendency carries over into estate planning, so it is typical to split everything equally for the children. But some question whether equal amounts are equitable. Sometimes the parents see a need...