Protecting Your Tomorrow
On the surface, your divorce might seem amicable. You and your spouse agree to split up peacefully, but beneath this calm exterior, trouble might be brewing. Some divorcing partners put on a friendly face while secretly plotting to manipulate asset division. They...
Trying to divide property is one of the biggest challenges in any divorce. Spouses obviously want to keep as much of the marital estate as they can so that they can maintain a similar standard of living or rebuild their lives after the end of a marriage. State rules...
During divorce, assets classified as marital property, which typically include those acquired during the marriage are subject to equitable distribution between both spouses. In an equitable distribution state like Florida, such assets are not necessarily divided...
When a couple goes through a divorce, their division of retirement accounts often becomes a focal point due to their substantial value and long-term impact on each party's financial security. Florida's laws and the nature of the retirement accounts in question play a...
Divorce sets the ball rolling for several difficult decisions. If you have children together, you must come up with a parenting plan. Also, you must figure out how marital property will be divided per Florida’s equitable distribution laws. But what if you own a home?...
If you look around your house, it is likely that you can easily confirm that you’ve acquired hundreds of items over the years. What happens to all these things when you divorce? Surely a court has no interest in the small things of little value? Anything you owned...
Fully separating financial resources can be a major challenge for those preparing for divorce in Florida. Spouses tend to disagree about what would be the most reasonable way to divide their shared assets and any debts that they have acquired during their marriage....
Dividing assets during divorce can be an incredibly intricate and emotionally challenging process. But the process can be even more complex when it comes to retirement accounts. These accounts, like 401(k)s and IRAs, are often subject to specific rules and tax...
One of the most frustrating parts of divorce in Florida is the requirement to divide one's property with a spouse. Some people are able to protect some of their assets ahead of time by negotiating marital agreements. Others have to prepare to divide any marital assets...
You would want to avoid entering the divorce process blindsided by potential tax penalties that may adversely affect your economic circumstance. Federal tax policies can be complex, and they change constantly. Divorce is expensive enough; you should understand how...