The Florida family courts may issue several different decrees at the end of divorce proceedings. Most couples share property and possibly debts as well, resulting in a property division decree. If divorcing spouses have children together, there could potentially also...
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How do you work with your soon-to-be ex to sell your home?
For most divorcing couples, their largest and most valuable asset is their home. Whether yours is a small condo or a sprawling beachfront estate, determining what happens to it is likely one of the biggest divorce-related decisions you’ll make together. If you...
Why does getting married young increase divorce odds?
Modern couples don’t get married at as young of an age as they used to. Many people will wait until they are in their late 20s or 30s. In the past, marriage in the early 20s or even the teens was much more common. One reason that this practice has waned is because...
What is the dissipation of marital assets?
Married couples are generally supposed to divide their assets in a divorce. If they both have claim to those assets, one person can’t simply keep it for themselves. This includes things like bank accounts, investments, vehicles, homes, art collections and much more. ...
Has your spouse become controlling?
Sometimes, it can take several years before married couples really know one another. Despite every marriage having its ups and downs, many couples become stronger as the years go by. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case for every couple. Some partners don’t like the...
What are your alimony options?
Alimony is a form of spousal support that’s given from one spouse to the other after a divorce. The purpose of alimony is so that a spouse can continue living a lifestyle they’re accustomed to living until they can become self-supporting. Typically, alimony is given...
How to protect your child from domestic violence after divorce
Domestic violence, often known as family violence or intimate partner violence, encompasses a wide range of abusive behaviors within a family or a romantic relationship. These behaviors can be physical, emotional, psychological or financial in nature. Children who...
3 tips for talking to your partner about getting a prenup
A prenuptial (prenup) agreement offers many benefits, from encouraging honest financial conversations to alleviating the stress or financial burden associated with divorce. However, not everyone views this agreement positively, or at least at first. Some people...
Should your parenting time plan address your pets?
If you and your child’s other parent are going your separate ways, it’s time to figure out how your co-parenting arrangement is going to function in ways that serve your child’s best interests and in ways that are manageable for both you and your co-parent. Some...
Should you sign a prenup before getting married?
Love is a beautiful thing. And when you meet “someone special” and decide to marry, you hope to live happily ever after. Unfortunately, things may happen down the road. If your marriage comes to an end due to a divorce, all the wealth you have made (as well as any...