In any marriage breakup, custody determinations and the division of marital assets are usually two of the most contentious issues. For the Florida business owner, there is an extra layer of complexity in how a divorce affects business when it comes to the financial...
In some Florida divorces, both sides agree on the need to part ways and are able to amicably negotiate the issues. Other cases, however, are more contentious and the sides are unable or unwilling to negotiate and agree on various matters. With a contested dissolution,...
Anyone in Florida who is contemplating a divorce or who is at the beginning stages of a divorce has probably heard the term, "equitable distribution," when it comes to the property division part of the case. The legalese-sounding term may seem straightforward enough,...
There are probably more people in Florida who have heard divorce horror stories than there are those who have heard of divorce cases that go smoothly. However, as long as the divorcing couple is able to focus on the issues that need to be addressed -- while keeping...
The family home is often one of the most valuable assets a couple in Fort Myers has. In addition, it can also have a lot of sentimental value. Therefore, if a couple decide to divorce, what to do with the family home is a major part of the equitable distribution...
Building a business from the ground up with your spouse can be a highly satisfying endeavor. However, even if a married couple's business flourishes, their marriage may not, and they may decide it is best to divorce.In Florida, the family business, like other marital...
Couples who are pursuing a divorce in Fort Myers may naturally have concerns about what possessions and finances they will have once their dissolution is finalized and they move forward into their newly-single lives. After all, many of their marital assets may have a...
Couples in Florida may spend years or even decades accumulating various assets, such as a house, automobiles, electronics, artwork and other valuable pieces of property. So, should the couple divorce, the issue of property division can be a sticking point for many...
Last week we talked about some of the issues that come up when a divorcing couple needs to divide assets held in the form of artwork. This week we learned about a very affluent couple who is encountering this very issue in their divorce after nearly 60 years of...
Bidding adieu to artwork can be one of the most devastating aspects of divorce for some couples. Some pieces you might have collected on your travels, while others you might have received as a gift for one of your anniversaries. These pieces are likely special to both...
