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...
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...
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...
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...
Should you settle your divorce or go to court?
You have many questions when you are going through a divorce. Who will get the house? How will you work out child custody? The biggest question has nothing to do with possessions or relationships. Should you try to settle the divorce yourself or go to court? How...
What is a collaborative divorce?
It is a fallacy that all divorces happen in the courtroom. In reality no two divorces are completely alike and there are many ways to inject preferences into the process. Of course, if you and your ex-spouse are very acrimonious toward each other, the only option may...
A long-term outlook on your divorce
When people prepare for their divorce, they often focus on issues of immediate concern, such as who will take care of the children, how the divorce process will affect one's work schedule and legal fees associated with the end of a marriage. However, it is vital to...