Gray Divorce: Why More People Are Starting Over After 50

It Is Not as Uncommon as It Used to Be There is a term you may be hearing more often lately: gray divorce. It refers to couples who are divorcing at age 50 or older, or after 20 or more years of marriage. What used to be relatively rare is now becoming a significant shift…

When Midlife Shifts Everything: Navigating Divorce, Menopause, and a New Beginning

No One Prepares You for This Chapter No one tells you that in your 50s, you might be facing perimenopause, the end of a long-term marriage, and the need to completely reinvent your life all at once. It is not the chapter you planned. It is not the version of your story you imagined. And…

What is Kids First Mediation?

What If You Could Get Divorced Without Ever Stepping Foot in a Courtroom? For many people, divorce immediately brings to mind courtroom battles, long legal fights, and overwhelming stress. But that is not the only way to move through the process. There is another option called Kids First Mediation™. This process is designed for families…

3 Things About Divorce I’ve Learned to Be Grateful For

Going through a divorce is one of life’s most challenging experiences, but it can also be a time of growth and unexpected gratitude. It may seem impossible to appreciate it now, but it can plant seeds for new beginnings. At The Diorio Family Law Group, we believe in finding silver linings during difficult times. Below…

Divorce Mediation

In April I completed the training to become a Florida Supreme Court Certified family law mediator. This summer The Law Office of Christine Diorio will begin offering divorce mediation services. I believe that divorce mediation is the most beneficial and cost effective way to settle your divorce case. This article breaks down what divorce mediation…

Divorce Proof Your Marriage

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It may sound a little odd to be getting marriage advice from a divorce attorney. I have survived a high conflict divorce, been happily married for 10 years to my current husband, and have handled 100s of divorces as an attorney. It may be safe to say, I have learned a thing or two about…

Green Flags: What to look for when you hire a divorce attorney

January has been coined “divorce month” in the United States. Statistically speaking – more people file for divorce in the month of January than any other. This likely because people are evaluating their lives at the end of the year, and ready to make a fresh start. Others were just waiting to get through one…

On June 2nd, my husband Joe and I celebrated our tenth wedding anniversary with a private sunset vow renewal and dinner on the beach at The Don Cesar. The reason I am sharing this is to give you hope for your future.