You have a lot on your plate once it becomes clear that your marriage isn’t going to survive. While key divorce legal issues like property division, child custody, alimony and child support can leave you feeling stressed, the downward pressure of it all can be...
When going through a divorce, your will might be the last thing on your mind. Instead, you may be busy with other matters that could be more urgent, such as settling property-related issues and creating child custody arrangements. Still, it can be vital to review your...
In Florida family law cases, people who are in the middle of a dispute over how much alimony will be paid might think that it is a simple matter of the court deciding what would be a fair resolution, determining how long it will last and issuing the order. However, it...
Real estate can carry a lot of value, making up a significant portion of your marital estate. When you’re in the midst of divorce, then, figuring out what to do with these properties can be key to your future and your financial success. But what’s the best way to go...
Getting divorced later in life is tough. It can be hard to untangle your life from someone that you once loved and that you were connected to for years or decades. But dealing with the financial ramifications of gray divorce can be even more difficult. And you need to...
Couples in Florida who are getting ready to go through a divorce have probably heard the term “equitable distribution” come up in their research about the legal process. At the same time, the word “fair” may arise quite commonly as well. So, what do you need to know...
Florida law calls for divorcing couples to divide their marital property equitably, meaning in a way that meets standards of fairness under state law. This process is known as property division, and it's often the most technically difficult aspect of a divorce. And,...
All marriages have their ups and downs. There are things that we can do to help smooth over those rough patches. However, at some point, no amount of patching can fix a truly broken marriage. How do couples know when it is time to call it quits? Try before the split...
Florida residents who have been fortunate enough to build wealth will often say they could not have done it without help from their spouse. This goes beyond crediting a husband or wife with encouraging them in various ways as they sought to advance. It includes giving...
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...
