Category Archives: Divorce
How Can I Modify Alimony in Florida?
Circumstances can change unexpectedly in anyone’s life. Florida courts recognize that changes are a normal part of life, which is why they allow ex-spouses to request a modification of alimony when there is a substantial change in circumstances. If you are considering modifying alimony, you should speak with a Tampa family lawyer to help… Read More »
Important Topics Divorcing Couples Often Forget to Address in Their Settlements
Whether divorces are amicable or contentious, divorce settlements that are drafted and finalized too quickly could be missing some crucial issues, especially if a couple shares children. This is especially important if one parent is the primary residential parent and, as a result, may incur extra costs and could end up being on the… Read More »
Choosing & Protecting Your Child’s College Savings Account During & After Divorce
As family law attorneys who practice here in Florida, an increasingly common issue that we deal with when it comes to divorcing spouses is addressing custodial and 529 accounts. Even when a divorce is amicable, problems can still arise with respect to budgeting for a shared child’s college plans. 529 accounts allow people to… Read More »
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 »
