Category Archives: Family
Is My Spouse Hiding Assets From Me Pending Our Divorce?
In Florida, when you divorce, all of the property that you accumulated during the marriage becomes part of the marital estate. The marital estate must be divided during the divorce. In Florida, we operate on a process known as equitable distribution. Equitable distribution means that assets in the marital estate are divided in accord… Read More »
What’s The Difference Between Separate And Marital Property During A Florida Divorce?
If you’re going through a divorce presently, then it’s important to understand some concepts under the law that will have a profound impact on your case. One of those concepts is separate versus marital property. Once your marriage begins, you begin acquiring assets to the marital estate. It is these assets that are subject… Read More »
What Is Florida’s New Divorce Stabilization Bill?
The Florida legislature recently passed a measure to make Florida divorce laws “more uniform.” The new “Divorce Stabilization Bill” recently cleared both the House and the Senate with unanimous votes in favor of passing the measure. The bill could have numerous effects on the way couples end their marriages. As the name suggests, the… Read More »
Prenuptial Agreements And Alimony Considerations
Recent changes to Florida’s alimony rules have rendered some prenuptial agreements bad deals. If you signed a prenuptial agreement in which you agreed to pay permanent alimony to your spouse in the event of a divorce, then you may be chagrined to find out that Florida has done away with permanent alimony in the… Read More »
What Happens To Pets During A Florida Divorce?
In some states, it is now possible for judges to consider the best interests of the pet when deciding who they should primarily reside with. If you’re familiar with Florida’s family code, then you know that judges are tasked with considering the best interests of the children when deciding with whom they should stay,… Read More »
Can I Avoid Going To Court During Divorce?
If you’re into watching legal dramas, then you probably think that divorce has to be a drawn-out court battle. However, there is another way to dissolve a marriage and that method avoids the courtroom altogether. Many couples find that settling their divorce outside the courtroom is a quicker route to dissolving their marriage. While… Read More »
Navigating The Legal Complexities Of Gray Divorce
According to the CDC, about 40% of first-time marriages end in divorce. Second and third marriages are even more likely to end in divorce. Despite those alarming statistics, divorces are trending downward with fewer individuals both getting divorced and tying the knot. One demographic that hasn’t shown a slowdown in overall divorces is those… Read More »
The Upside Of Divorce, According To The U.S. Census
Does divorce have an upside? Typically, it’s associated with financial stress and marital acrimony. Not many of those who are going through a divorce would likely have good things to say about its upside. Nonetheless, those who pursue divorce do so because they believe their marriages are no longer viable. This indicates that there… Read More »
The Pros And Cons Of Shared Custody
In Florida, there is a presumption under the law that 50/50 custody is in the best interests of the children. A divorcee must present evidence at trial that the 50/50 timesharing schedule isn’t in the best interests of the children. The court will default on shared custody. So, as a parent, it’s best to… Read More »
Divorce Study: A Psychologist Explains How Gray Divorces Occur
Much discussion has been had in recent years about the phenomenon of gray divorce. These are divorces that generally occur after the age of 50. Gray divorce begs the question, why would a couple that stayed together for such a long time decide to untie the knot so late in life? One psychologist sought… Read More »