Dividing property in divorce can become more complicated when you own waterfront real estate. A beachfront condo, a vacation home or a timeshare can raise questions that go beyond deciding who keeps the property. Florida uses equitable distribution in divorce. Courts...
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3 ways to protect your estate when remarrying in Florida
A second chance at love should not mean taking a second chance on poor financial planning. If you bring substantial assets into a marriage, then you need a sophisticated approach to protect your lifetime of work. Most people are acutely aware of the importance of...
What a late-in-life divorce means for your Social Security benefits
Divorce later in life may impact any Social Security benefits to which you may be otherwise entitled. As a result, it is important to seek experienced legal guidance to evaluate the unique ins and outs of your situation proactively. A failure to do so may leave you...
Do you need to redefine the definition of marital abuse?
Physical abuse – while an important topic of discussion – is not the only kind of abuse that goes on between married couples. It’s well-known that victims of domestic violence often struggle to leave their relationships for many reasons, not the least of which is...
The positive aspects of divorce
While divorce can certainly be challenging and post-divorce life takes some time to adjust to, it isn’t all doom and gloom. The positive aspects of divorce are often overlooked. As well as signifying the end of a romantic relationship, divorce is also a fresh start...
3 unique challenges that unmarried parents face in custody cases
People often associate custody issues with divorce. When couples end marriages while their children are still young, they need to work out a way to share their parental responsibilities and rights. The same can be said of unmarried romantic partners of young kids who...
When can someone request a court decree adjustment post-divorce?
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...
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. ...