Divorce

How to Avoid a Lengthy Divorce Battle

How to Avoid a Lengthy Divorce Battle

No one wants a extensive divorce. These tips will help you avoid that. Its no secret that some people suffer from emotional and prolonged divorces while other couples end their marriage without much ...

Read More
Top Three Things to Avoid When Going Through a Divorce: Part 1

Top Three Things to Avoid When Going Through a Divorce: Part 1

Avoiding these actions will make your divorce easier. It is no secret that a divorce is emotional, overwhelming, and certainly not pretty. More often than not, a parties’ anger with one another on...

Read More
Can I pay an Equalizing Payment in Installment Payments?

Can I pay an Equalizing Payment in Installment Payments?

When using other means of distributing marital assets, they must be within reason. When parties divorce, the court will divide your marital assets equally. Usually, this ends up with one party paying...

Read More
Is a Settlement From a Lawsuit Considered Marital Property?

Is a Settlement From a Lawsuit Considered Marital Property?

Equal distribution of marital assets may not apply to settlement awards.  The State of Florida is an equitable state, meaning that when parties divorce, their marital assets are typically divided be...

Read More
If my court appointed expert seeks outside (legal) assistance, Am I responsible for their fees?

If my court appointed expert seeks outside (legal) assistance, Am I responsible for their fees?

If you’re getting divorced, read your attorney’s contract carefully. In dissolution cases that require outside assistance it is important to discuss with your attorney their role and any fees tha...

Read More
What process do courts undertake in determining distribution of certificate of deposits (CD), money market, or savings/checking bank accounts?

What process do courts undertake in determining distribution of certificate of deposits (CD), money market, or savings/checking bank accounts?

If your assets are not properly defined as mariTal or non-mariTal, you may end up in court again.   It is well settled Florida law that for equitable distribution, the courts must determine if the ...

Read More
Things to Consider if You Divorce after You’re 50

Things to Consider if You Divorce after You’re 50

How your retirement and social security are effected. In many ways, there is nothing unusual about people getting a divorce after they turn 50.  The same concerns and problems that affect younger co...

Read More
Is my military pension a marital asset?

Is my military pension a marital asset?

Your pensions may be at risk.  In my practice, the overwhelming majority of military divorce law questions I receive center around the service member’s military pension.  Every divorcing soldier ...

Read More
New GPS Apps Brings Electronic Evidence To The Forefront of Divorces

New GPS Apps Brings Electronic Evidence To The Forefront of Divorces

A recent Supreme Court case suggests that you may want to shy away from these new GPS apps offered through your hand held devices. It’s of no surprise that technology allows individuals to track th...

Read More
1 20 21 22 23