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...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...If you are looking into getting a divorce, you’re probably thinking of going to trial. But did you know there is another option? A lot of people haven’t heard about the mediation approach to divorce! If you are on cordial terms with your partner or if you want to work together as a team on
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...High asset divorces tend to be complicated. There are more assets to divide and more to gain – or lose. Knowing what to expect and how to prepare can put both spouses in a better situation. The best place to start is by retaining experienced, complex high-asset divorce lawyers in Tampa, FL. A respectable lawyer
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...This month, we asked our office of Tampa, FL family law attorneys to share words of encouragement and advice to clients and those in our community facing divorce. See what our team had to say: Jonathan Bodden, ESQ. “There are things in my life that are hard to reconcile, like divorce. Sometimes it is very
Read More...Getting a divorce is already a stressful situation. Adding complex financial matters to your divorce can add to your feelings of uncertainty about your future net worth. One of the best things you can do to protect yourself from costly mistakes in a high-net-worth divorce is to seek experienced legal counsel. Because high-net-worth divorces involve
Read More...If you are worried about how ending your marriage will affect your net worth, then you are not alone. You have probably heard horror stories about people left in financial ruin after a divorce, especially for high-net-worth couples. To avoid long processes and any mistakes, it is crucial to ally yourself with a Tampa high
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