Are you going through a divorce in Florida? Deciding how to split assets can be a challenging element during this time. If you own a home, you or your spouse may want to retain it after completing the divorce. In this situation, calculating the house's value for the...
How often do spouses hide assets during divorce?
As some Florida couples prepare for negotiations to divide their property during as part of their divorce, questions might come up about hidden assets. Though it might be hard to believe, there are some spouses who attempt to hide assets before the process, leading to...
How a QDRO can protect you during divorce
During a divorce, couples will need to negotiate their property division settlement. As some Florida residents will experience, part of that negotiation includes dividing retirement accounts and pensions. Doing this incorrectly can have a negative financial impact,...
Ensuring your high-net-worth divorce is completed fairly
While there's sure to be emotional turmoil during a high-net-worth divorce, splitting millions of dollars makes it crucial for you to act wisely or risk losing a substantial amount of money. Understanding how you can minimize making mistakes will be highly beneficial...
Managing Social Security payments and divorce
Most Florida couples who get a divorce do so before Social Security pays out. However, your ex-spouse can claim your Social Security retirement benefits and vice versa, depending on how long you were married and if they have their own benefits. How does Social...
Factors affecting the division of assets during divorce
Divorce is never a painless process, but the division of assets can make it even more complicated. If you are considering divorce in Florida, it is important to understand the factors that affect how your assets are distributed to avoid any disputes. How much you...
Should you pursue an uncontested divorce?
Florida law allows individuals to file for an uncontested divorce. This type of proceeding may be preferable to those who want to dissolve their marriages as quickly, affordably and amicably as possible. However, there are several items that you should consider before...
Five tips for creating a divorce settlement
Divorce is usually difficult for those in Florida because there are almost always a lot of emotions involved. Before everything's settled, both parties need to come up with divorce settlement that works for everyone. Here are five tips for creating this type of...
What hurdles should you prepare for as grey divorcees?
When you get ready to divorce, you have a lot of things to consider. One is the many hurdles you will face before, during and after the split. However, as a grey divorcee, you will often face hurdles that your younger counterparts do not even consider. How do the...
How do you tell your child about the split?
Coming to a decision on divorce may feel like a weight off your shoulders in some respects. In others, it is just the start of a potentially long and draining process. This is especially true for parents, who have their children to consider. The first potential...