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...
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...
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 factors affect property division?
Dividing your property in a divorce is not an easy process, and it often ends in having to ask the court to make some decisions. When the court divides property, it must follow Florida law. According to the Florida Statutes, the court always starts with the mindset...
How is a business valuated?
Some Florida couples decide to go into business together. However, if the couple decides to end their marriage, what will become of their business is an important question. It is very likely that the business will have to be valuated to determine its worth. In the...