Category Archives: Divorce
Protecting Yourself Financially Before, During, And After Divorce
As family law attorneys who practice here in Florida, one of the important areas that we counsel clients on is how to walk away from your divorce while ensuring that you are financially protected. This is, in many circumstances, easier said than done, as, of course, it is difficult to plan for every little… Read More »
Dealing with The Issue of Dissipation (Excessive Spending of Marital Assets Claims) In Divorce
For some divorces, spending habits can become a serious issue; specifically, the issue of dissipation, which involves purposely spending extra marital funds while the marriage is going through a breakdown for one’s own benefit. There is no question that, in considering the division of marital assets and equitable distribution in states like Florida, intentional… Read More »
Divorce & The Family Home: A Guide to Your Rights
As Florida family law attorneys who work to help our clients get through divorce with as little stress as possible, while also achieving their goals, one of the most important issues that clients have questions about are property division issues. This has become even more pressing given the current COVID-19 pandemic, as we potentially… Read More »
Even After Your Divorce Is Finalized, There Is Still Much to Do
As attorneys who help a number of clients with divorce here in Florida each year, we frequently discuss all of the many considerations that need to go into getting to a divorce settlement, but what about afterwards? There is still plenty that needs to be done with the assistance of your attorney after your… Read More »
Dealing with The Family Home During Divorce
Property division during divorce can be a difficult subject for a number of families, especially when it comes to what to do with the marital home. While, in some circumstances, divorcing spouses may agree that either person keeping the family home doesn’t make sense for financial reasons, in other cases, one or both individuals… Read More »
Needing a Divorce in the Time of the Coronavirus: How to Protect Yourself
There is no question that the coronavirus quarantine is placing a strain on a number of relationships, and has made some realize that divorce is their only option for moving forward with their life. One of the main stressors involves people losing their jobs and/or a percentage of their net worth as a result… Read More »
Preparing for A Divorce Deposition
When you are in the process of going through a divorce you may receive a notice that your deposition will be taken by your spouse’s attorney. Lawyers take depositions in order to discover information, find out more about what a potential witness might say, and preserve testimony for trial. This can not only help… Read More »
Avoiding Costly Legal Battles Later On by Addressing Pets in A Prenuptial Agreement
An article recently featured in TIME magazine highlights why it is so important for couples to address certain issues in pre-and post-nuptial agreements, including pet custody issues, in order to avoid expensive, lengthy court battles later on. The article highlights just how important pets are becoming to us and how one individual spent close… Read More »
Getting Through the Holidays After Divorce
As attorneys who help countless clients prepare for and get through divorce here in Florida, we also frequently counsel our clients on general suggestions for getting through their first holiday after divorce. A number of parents are especially concerned about where to draw the line between preserving old traditions while making new ones with… Read More »
Taking A Close Look at Joint Custody in Florida
When it comes to child custody, the general ‘trend’ today is to encourage joint custody, which allows a child to share the same or close to the same amount of time with both parents, and includes both legal (decision-making) and physical (where the child spends their time) custody. According to extensive studies, children who… Read More »
