The number of "gray" divorces has continued to climb. Unfortunately, the costs of dissolving a marriage later in life can be a significant factor in the decision to file a petition for divorce. Though Florida residents who are preparing for a divorce after a lengthy...
Changes in tax laws may bring surprises to those who pay alimony
Last year, changes were made to the Internal Revenue Code, some of which took effect in 2019. One of the most debated changes involves alimony tax rules. Now that the changes are in place, Florida residents may be in for a few surprises when they file their 2019...
Prenuptial agreements growing trend among millennials
When a marriage ends, one of the most difficult tasks is deciding how to divide marital assets. In the past, the majority of couples would choose to pool their assets once they married in order to meet their shared goals as a couple. However, younger couples are...
Are you and your spouse good cooperative divorce candidates?
You and your spouse worked as a team throughout your marriage and in raising your children. Now that your marriage is coming to an end, can you still use the principles of teamwork in a cooperative divorce? How it begins Many divorcing couples dislike the idea of...
Collaborative law divorce can provide 2 most basic needs
When spouses realize that their relationship has run its course, there are two basic needs for each party to have during a divorce. These are: someone to advocate for their needs and extensive documentation. Florida residents who are preparing for a divorce might...