Asset division during divorce is typically a 50/50 split. You can’t split a house in two, however, so it may take some talking to make sure you and your ex-spouse have a fair share of assets. You don’t want to go guns blazing and demand everything you want out of your...
The divorce process is an emotional time for anybody, and it helps to have friends and family you can rely on. Unfortunately, your friends and family members may react to the news as if they were the ones getting a divorce rather than you. From well-meaning (but...
Marriage isn’t always easy, so it’s common for Florida couples to make mistakes with each other. One of them is punishing your spouse. This is a habit that should be broken for many reasons. Punishing your spouse is damaging When you punish your spouse, it has a...
Breaking up is hard to do. That's especially true when your life is deeply entwined with that of your spouse and you share children (and maybe social or professional circles). If you want to approach your divorce maturely and aim for a relatively peaceful parting,...
A collaborative divorce, also known as an uncontested divorce, is a good way to amicably work through an unpleasant situation. Instead of battling it out in court, you and your partner work together with your attorneys to negotiate the terms of your divorce and settle...
You and your spouse decided that you no longer want to be together. So far, you’ve been able to handle that decision respectfully, and you’ve both agreed to work together to try to resolve your divorce issues. At this point, you both want to save money, but you know...
In Florida, any assets held inside of a marital estate may be subject to the state's property division laws. Generally speaking, retirement accounts such as an IRA, 401(k) or 403(b) are considered to be part of the joint estate. However, it is important to follow the...
No one enjoys going through a divorce. It means you have to separate your assets, break down how you’ll divide your time with your children and making other important but frustrating decisions. While that is the case, it is necessary to remember that you may be able...
Although there could be a few rocky areas when you end your Florida marriage, there are ways the overall process could be considered perfect if you maintain communication and stay calm and organized. Here are a few key points to keep in mind Kindness Even if there's...
When Florida couples decide they are headed for divorce, they must make many choices. One of them involves how they will get their divorce. Mediation is an option. If you consider divorce mediation, you should know what to expect. What is divorce mediation? Divorce...
