Oviedo Law Blog
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...
What happens during a paternity test while pregnant?
Paternity tests determine the relationship between babies and their fathers. If you want to know the father of your baby for legal or medical reasons, you do not have to wait until the birth of the baby. Healthline explains how paternity tests while pregnant work. How...
Simplified vs. regular marriage dissolution in Florida
Some Florida marriages qualify for a simplified divorce process. Other couples must undergo a standard Florida divorce. Learn more about the differences between simplified and regular marriage dissolution, both of which apply to people who have lived in the state for...
Splitting a 401K account in a divorce
For many couples, a family home and a 401K account represent the largest portion of their shared assets. Dividing these items during a divorce can therefore create great complications and concerns for both parties. Spouses do need to protect their financial futures...
Should we “nest” after divorce?
Co-parenting can be very challenging, even if you and your ex-spouse have a reasonable working relationship. One of the more challenging aspects of co-parenting is shuttling the children between different residences. In response to these challenges, some families are...
Will your child understand divorce?
Florida parents like you have many matters to handle when working through divorce. One of these matters involves breaking the news of divorce to your loved ones. Even adults can struggle to process the idea of a split. So how will your child handle it? Parents like...
