Any divorce has the potential to be filled with uncertainty and acrimony for the two soon-to-be ex-spouses involved. Sometimes, however, the divorce process can be harder on one spouse over the other, depending on the facts of the case. In fact, a recent news article...
Getting through any divorce is tough, given the emotionality involved and the legal issues that you’ll have to confront. The challenges of your divorce can be magnified when you’re dealing with a spouse who lies and focuses on nothing but winning and making you pay....
When a married couple who own a business together decide to divorce, it can lead to a complex property division process. A business valuation is an important part of the divorce settlement and it requires the cooperation and communication of both spouses. Disclosures...
Florida parents may draft a parenting plan to specify how they want to handle the custody of their children. Under, Fla. Stat. 61.13, a parenting plan must include the following information: Thorough description of how parents will share parental responsibilities....
In Florida divorce cases, one topic that is consistently in dispute is alimony. This is true from the perspective of the paying party and the receiving party. Whether it is a high-asset divorce or a more modest case, it is imperative to be aware of how the amount is...
If you are over age 50 and you are contemplating divorce, know that you are not alone. Divorces amongst those ages 50 and older are expected to triple by 2030 from their numbers in 1990. This type of divorce is referred to as a "gray divorce." One major concern many...
When a noncustodial parent loses an income stream, might move the court to modify their current child support order to lower the amount paid. To modify an existing child support order, there must be a substantial, permanent, and involuntary change in circumstances in...
Every divorce has its complications. In many cases, it’s the emotional aspect of marriage dissolution that leaves individuals struggling. But the logistical and financial aspects of your divorce can also be challenging to navigate, leaving you with a significant...
Although it has been around for a few decades, collaborative law is to still a relatively new way couples in the Fort Meyers area can get a divorce. Lawyers first suggested it as a way to avoid high-conflict divorces. In a collaborative divorce, the couple agrees that...
Couples who decide to divorce must decide what to do with their property. There are two types of property a couple may have. These are called separate property and marital property. Separate and marital property Separate property refers to assets that are owned by one...
