In the state of Florida, a measure of what is called “Equitable Distribution” is used and the intent is that any property obtained during the course of the marriage be distributed to the actual spouse that “earned it.” Fair and Equitable Distribution In A Tampa High-Income Divorce During the course of a high-income divorce in
Read More...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...Christmas is coming up and while it’s a happy time for many, it can be difficult after one’s separation. Are you down about not being around family for New Year’s Eve, or Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or some other special day? You’re not alone! To help make your holidays special, here are some things you can do:
Read More...So you hear about divorce all the time, but did you know there are different kinds? There are different means of getting a divorce and different classifications. Which do you fall into? If you ever are confused by the different terms, we are here to help! We know it gets complicated so here is a
Read More...It is not always easy to determine exactly what category your debt will fall into under Florida law, but consulting with a divorce attorney when considering the end of your marriage can save you from mistakes and additional last-minute costly debt accumulation and responsibility. During a divorce in Florida, certain assets are subject to division
Read More...Child support payments are often needed in order for a custodial parent to manage all the expenses of raising a child. These expenses could include housing, food, clothing, and extracurricular activities, for example. There are Florida statutes in place to be sure children are provided for by their parents. In most instances, a court will
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...One of the more complicated parts of divorce is separating your marital property and assets. No matter how long you’ve been married, both spouses have the right to an equitable division of the assets you’ve earned and collected throughout your marriage. This brings in the potential for people to hide assets to decrease the amount
Read More...Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner or just attending as a guest, a perfectly cooked turkey and delicious pumpkin pie aren’t all you’ll need to survive the holiday. There are always stresses and family drama that arise in the midst of this season that are oftentimes hard to avoid. The good news is, there are ways
Read More...Several years ago, a story was released in The New Yorker about the ‘Wives of Wall Street’ and how there was a trend with moms of being paid “Wife Bonuses.” If you didn’t have the chance to read the article, we have the recap for you. First of all, What is a Wife Bonus? A
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