Per the Florida Legislature, if you do receive an alimony award in your divorce, you may get one of four types of alimony recognized by the state. When your Florida marriage comes to an end, your financial future may end up looking quite a bit different. If your marriage ends and you question whether you
Read More...When dividing assets, the court tries to be as equitable as possible, meaning both spouses tend to receive assets in an amount that is close to equal. The parties tend to use assets of larger value to negotiate. If one spouse agrees to let the other have the marital residence with a large amount of
Read More...Mediation is a great tool for couples who are getting a divorce. Keeping the divorce out of the courtroom gives each party more control over the process and it is typically cheaper and quicker than going to a divorce trial. Knowing what to do during mediation, and what not to do, can help ensure that
Read More...In general, you are officially served when an authorized process server knocks on your door, hands you the divorce papers, and states that you have been served. This process can be incredibly shocking, scary, and maybe even embarrassing. Sometimes my clients prefer to not give their spouses the heads up that they will be served
Read More...Many people often express surprise at learning that their 401(k) accounts are subject to property division. Yet the court views contributions made to such a fund during a marriage as marital assets given that they come from marital income. This leaves those individuals facing the potential of having their 401(k) accounts divided, questioning how to
Read More...Collaborative law is where attorneys from both sides of a divorce agree beforehand to work together for a favorable solution for all aspects of the divorce. This will include alimony, child custody, and property division. You and your spouse will decide on a schedule for gathering financial and other information pertinent to the divorce. Effective
Read More...Marital property is much easier to understand than non-marital property. Both do have some rules, though, that could change the status of the assets, which may require legal help to understand. When dividing property in a divorce, the court will often try to determine to whom it belongs. They will start by looking at what
Read More...Is collaborative divorce for you? It’s a great option for Tampa couples to choose from for multiple reasons. It is still done by a Tampa attorney but is different from a court-based divorce. Working together with your lawyers’ assistance, you can reach the best possible agreement to fit the unique circumstances of your family. Collaborative
Read More...Divorce tends to mostly revolve around money, so it is best to be prepared to talk a lot about your finances. Here are some tips on how to prepare your financial records for a divorce in Florida: Collect Information on Your Partner’s Financials The main thing to do is to get knowledge of your
Read More...In the movies, divorces often start with one person yelling, “I’m getting a lawyer!” But it isn’t as simple as that. After you search for “divorce lawyers” on Google… How do you choose? Do you pick the one with the best search results? Or by the fancy commercials? These things can definitely be enticing when
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