Going through a custody case can be a difficult and emotional experience for everyone involved. However, your custody case doesn't have to be contentious. In fact, minimizing conflict can help you to co-parent with your ex and enable your child to de-stress. Here are...
What are PCEs and why does your child need them as you divorce?
Are you and your spouse looking at alternatives to a litigated divorce in large part because you want to minimize the negative effects of it on your child? Then you may already be aware that divorce is considered among the ten adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) that...
Why you should avoid punishing your spouse
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...
Can you share a divorce attorney?
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...
How to divide retirement accounts in a divorce
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...
What should you know about divorce mediation?
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...
4 ways to protect your pension in Florida divorce
In Florida, the court will divide your marital property equitably between you and your spouse. Therefore, your pension, the amount you contributed or saved while married, is subject to division during divorce. But, here are four things that you can do to prevent or...
How to Divide 401(k)s, IRAs and Annuities
When couples divorce in Florida, one of the most complicated parts of the process is figuring out what to do with retirement accounts like a 401k or an IRA. These assets have special rules that make them very hard to divide up like other marital property. Dividing...
How filing for divorce process works in Florida
If you are considering filing for divorce in Florida, you need to understand the process. Every step is vital, including what you are doing before actually filing. Here's an overview of what to expect. Preparing and filing the necessary paperwork Gather all the...
Financial assets and divorce
When one partner in a divorce in Florida is wealthy and holds complex financial assets, the process of understanding, unwinding and dividing those assets can be a significant challenge. One of the trickiest parts is executive compensation, which often entails stock...