Sometimes a couple's marriage becomes so broken that the best option is for the couple to divorce. However, this doesn't mean the discord that lead to the end of the marriage has to carry on through the divorce process. Couples in Florida who want a more amicable...
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Floridians with significant wealth can benefit from prenups
When a person with a high-net worth is engaged to be married, they may want to consider entering into a prenuptial agreement, known as a premarital agreement in Florida. After all, some people have established high-paying careers, may own a home or may have received a...
Dividing the family home in the equitable distribution process
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...
Why might one settle their divorce through collaborative law?
While some divorces are rancorous, resulting in a lengthy and emotionally draining courtroom show-down, many couples in Florida may want to part ways more amicably. These couples may be interested in settling their divorce through the collaborative law process. The...
Make the most of retirement benefits in divorce
It's a myth that 50% of married couples in America wind up getting divorced. In fact, current trends indicate that fewer couples are divorcing overall. However, one demographic group is experiencing an uptick in divorce filings — couples age 50 and older. Bowling...
A wife’s income may affect her chance of a high net worth divorce
The gender wage gap may be closing at least for some people in Florida, and this may be seen by many as a good thing. However, does the amount of income a wife contributes to the household affect the relationship she has with her partner? One study examined this...
How can Floridians divide the family business in a divorce?
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...
Can a high-conflict, high-asset divorce be mediated?
There are many benefits to mediating a high-asset divorce. For instance, couples in Florida with significant assets have a major stake in the outcome of the property division process. Mediation allows the parties to retain control over the outcome of the property...
Experienced help for equitable distribution
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...
Collaborative law involves more than just attorneys
Florida residents going through a divorce may want to try to make it as stress-free as possible. After all, going through a trial is an emotionally and financially draining experience. Plus, the winner-takes-all nature of litigation can lead to an unsatisfactory...

