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...
Divorce
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...
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...
Volusia County, Florida Divorce Law
The process of going through a divorce is already a stressful experience for most. While there are many steps that must be taken to finalize the divorce, one of the most stress inducing parts of the process can be the distribution of debt among the former partners....
Moving on from divorce can be done effectively
Being blindsided by a marriage coming to an end or anticipating it for some time can both lead to emotional roller coasters. Individuals with considerable assets may understandably worry about how their finances will be affected. Parents will undoubtedly have custody...