When Florida couples decide that their marriages are no longer working and that divorce is the next step, there are still many things they need to do before they file. Getting organized and making concrete plans can smooth the path towards divorce. Get all documents...
Family Law
Are quick marriages at risk for divorce?
Spouses entering into a marriage in Florida surely want the union to last. Perhaps spending more time dating could lead to a happier marriage. Not everyone dates for months or years before the wedding. Some couples rush into things and do so without regrets. A...
Is your estranged spouse hiding assets?
The process of going through a divorce can bring out the worst in people. It is not uncommon for divorces that have taken a hostile turn in Florida to include spouses trying to hide valuable assets from their estranged partner. If you are facing a divorce, you should...
Dividing retirement funds during a divorce
Dividing retirement assets during a divorce can be frustrating, even during a friendly divorce. It requires the court to issue a separate decree called a qualified domestic relations order. Since Florida is an equitable distribution state, couples have four choices...
Using an irrevocable trust to protect high-value assets in a divorce
In Florida, owners of high-value properties and other financial assets have relied on prenuptial agreements to help protect their wealth and resources in the event of a divorce. Unfortunately, many have found out the hard way that a prenuptial agreement does not...
It may not be too late to make a prenup
Prenuptial agreements are common for Florida couples who have significant differences in their personal assets at the time of the marriage. These agreements set parameters on property division if the couple decides to divorce in the future due to unforeseen...
Are musicians more prone to divorce?
Residents of Florida know that music plays an important part of the lifestyle here. From nightclubs to favorite hotspots to concert halls, it's often easy to meet and socialize with musicians. However, you might wonder whether these entertainers are more prone to...
How a divorce can affect your child’s education
Filing for divorce in Florida is never easy. And the more assets you have, the more complicated it becomes. Many people put off their divorce for months or even years because they don't want to deal with the issue of property division. But the quicker you get it...
Options for business owners whose divorce affects business assets
In an equitable distribution state like Florida, family law dictates that divorcing spouses must divide their marital assets in a fair and roughly equal manner. If you are a partner in a business, your ownership share of the company could count as a marital asset. In...
Child support modifications in Florida
Courts in Florida and around the country order noncustodial parents to pay child support to ensure that their children are properly cared for and do not become burdens on taxpayers. Child support awards are calculated based on the incomes of the parents involved and...