Retirement assets are an essential part of marriage. They can be the source of tension when it is time to negotiate a divorce. You and your spouse planned a future together, and now it is time to decide how to proceed now that you are moving toward a divorce. Here's...
Divorce
Protecting your assets in a high-net-worth divorce
In Florida, an equitable distribution, no-fault divorce state, divorce can be a simple, straightforward, inexpensive process. However, add on children, property and contentiousness and the process can turn into a high-stakes legal battle. What is high net worth? How...
How to tell if your spouse is lying and what to do about it
If you’ve found your way to our blog, you’re probably considering divorce. It’s a big decision to make, and one that you shouldn’t take lightly. After all, there are significant emotional and financial implications tied to the decision to end your marriage. Yet, as...
Married couples may consider postnuptial agreements
Prenuptial agreements appear in the news after celebrity divorces. But married couples in Florida may also consider entering postnuptial agreements that can help resolve the division of their property and other issues if they ever decide to end their marriage....
Addiction causes divorce in high-net-worth divorces, too
Addiction can affect anyone, regardless of their net worth. Indeed, addiction causes divorces for many Florida high-net-worth couples. What can I do if I do not want a divorce yet? If you think you have tried everything to get your husband or wife help, Florida law...
Proving cohabitation to stop a spousal support obligation
Spousal support can be a major financial obligation. Even if you agreed to pay an amount that seemed reasonable at the time of your divorce, post-divorce modifications and life changes can make the payments overwhelming. Making matters worse, you may find yourself...
Divorce and dividing the proceeds from selling a family home
For Florida couples who have been fortunate enough to live an affluent lifestyle, divorce can be a complex situation. Dividing property is one of the more difficult aspects of the case. There may be items of significant value that both sides either want to retain or...
Tips to avoid high-asset divorce pitfalls
Figuring out how to divide your marital assets during divorce can be tough. You certainly don’t want to take the financial blow, but you’re also going to be tasked with finding a resolution that is fair for everyone involved unless you want your case to head to trial....
How do judges determine an equitable division of property?
During a marriage, some of the property may be primarily used by one spouse and some of it may be shared equally between the two. However, under Florida law, almost everything that a couple acquires during their marriage is shared between the two of them regardless of...
Understanding alimony pendente lite
Every divorce comes with its share of issues which must be resolved. Property division, child support and alimony are common topics that will come up and must be dealt with. What many couples don’t realize, however, is that alimony can be an issue long before the...