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...
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...
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...
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...
The collaborative law approach to divorce is designed to help spouses resolve their legal and financial issues out of court. That said, Florida courts exercise some authority over any divorce within the state. In this blog post, we will briefly discuss some of the...
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...