Florida, like most other states, classifies pets as property. Accordingly, your pets are subject to the same rules as other types of property involved in your divorce. In most cases, you must first establish monetary value, and then the court can decide how to...
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Should I fight for sole custody?
If you have children with your ex-spouse, it is highly likely that you will end up in a joint custody situation with them after your divorce. Generally speaking, the courts consider joint custody to be in the best interest of the child, and this is why joint custody...
3 topics to address in your postnuptial agreement
Whether you have been with your spouse for decades or only a short time, you may have lost the ability to see eye-to-eye on important matters. If you are thinking about divorce, negotiating a postnuptial agreement may save your marriage. Postnuptial agreements are...
What Florida considers when awarding child custody
When your marriage or relationship with your child's other parent comes to an end, you may have concerns about having to spend some of your time without your son or daughter. Doing so may involve a significant adjustment, but children often enjoy benefits when they...
What if you want to move away with your kids?
When you share in a custody agreement with your ex-spouse (even when you have primary custody of your kids), you realize that you likely will have to involve them in major life decisions. One such decision would be potentially moving away from your current community...
How do I protect my estate from creditors?
When you die and leave behind debt, your creditors still expect payment. During probate, the court will ensure that your estate pays off any debt in full. The money comes from your estate. The issue here is that if you have a lot of debt, it could deplete your estate,...
Must you still play alimony if your ex-spouse lives with another?
Many people in Florida may view alimony as a form of punishment imposed upon you in your divorce for being in a stronger financial position than your former spouse. Yet after experiencing the transition into your post-divorce life (and the financial difficulties that...
Is it a good idea to take the marital home in a divorce?
Property division is often one of the most challenging aspects of divorce, and few assets elicit as much fervor as a marital home. Not only is a shared house usually quite valuable from a financial perspective, there are also strong emotions tied to it. If the family...
How can gray divorce impact your finances?
For anyone nearing retirement age, a sudden lifestyle change like divorce can mean impending financial troubles. Knowing how gray divorce can impact your life savings can help you make the best decisions possible while dealing with the end of your marriage. Savings...
Do I need a QDRO when I get divorced?
The details that emerge when getting a divorce may sometimes feel overwhelming as it seems that so many decisions may result in significant tax implications or other long-term financial ramifications. When it comes to a property division settlement and the need to...