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On Behalf of Sheldon E. Finman, P.A. | Feb 9, 2017 | Property Division
Most Florida spouses are aware that there are no laws in place to guide how pets are treated during a divorce. One state, however, recently passed legislation that will guide how judges approach the matter. In that state, pets will be treated more like children than...
On Behalf of Sheldon E. Finman, P.A. | Feb 3, 2017 | Property Division
Many Florida spouses feel confident that their divorce will proceed smoothly. This assumption usually comes at the end of a marriage where both parties gave their best effort, and when both spouses agree that moving on is the best possible choice. In reality, however,...
On Behalf of Sheldon E. Finman, P.A. | Jan 27, 2017 | Property Division
The process of dividing marital wealth can be complicated for some Florida couples. Negotiations can go on for a lengthy period of time, and both parties are often overwhelmed by the number of decisions that must be made. One thing that spouses often overlook during...
On Behalf of Sheldon E. Finman, P.A. | Jan 25, 2017 | High Asset Divorce
If you have ever had a friend get divorced, only to have another do the same, you might wonder if divorce is contagious. You would be right. Pew Research analyzed decades of research and discovered that the study participants were almost 75 percent more likely to...
On Behalf of Sheldon E. Finman, P.A. | Jan 20, 2017 | Property Division
In most states, couples are not required to prove fault when seeking a divorce. They are able to make use of no-fault divorce laws that allow a marriage to end without one party making the argument that the other has done something to irreparably break the marriage....
On Behalf of Sheldon E. Finman, P.A. | Jan 11, 2017 | High Asset Divorce
For Florida business owners, protecting business assets from loss during property division is a top priority when a marriage comes to an end. This is an area where preparation can have a huge impact, and where spouses who were savvy enough to create a prenup will have...
On Behalf of Sheldon E. Finman, P.A. | Jan 6, 2017 | Property Division
Quite a few Florida residents are more than happy to pack away their holiday decorations and focus on the New Year. For some, divorce may play a big role in 2017. According to family law attorneys, the first few weeks of the New Year are a very busy time, with plenty...
On Behalf of Sheldon E. Finman, P.A. | Dec 30, 2016 | High Asset Divorce
Florida readers may recall media coverage of the divorce between actor Johnny Depp and his wife, Amber Heard. The end of their brief marriage made headlines after Heard accused the actor of domestic violence. They settled their high asset divorce case relatively...
On Behalf of Sheldon E. Finman, P.A. | Dec 23, 2016 | Property Division
Dividing marital wealth is among the most important aspects of any Florida divorce. For many spouses, it is also the most stressful part of the divorce process. Fortunately, there is help available when working through various property division decisions. A Certified...
On Behalf of Sheldon E. Finman, P.A. | Dec 15, 2016 | Property Division
For most Florida couples, the division of marital wealth is a top priority during a divorce. It is important to understand, however, that there are financial issues that range far beyond the division of existing assets. Life insurance is a prime example and is a...