Monthly Archives: March 2018
Preparing Your Finances Before Divorce
Although the divorce process does not officially begin until one party files a petition with the court, those who are considering dissolving their marriage should begin preparing their finances in advance. There are a number of steps that divorcing couples can take to get their finances in order and help the divorce process go… Read More »
The Benefits of a Prenuptial Agreement
Although it may not seem like a very romantic gesture, it is often in a couple’s best interest to execute a prenuptial agreement before getting married. This is especially true for couples in certain situations, so if you are getting married and are thinking about drafting a prenuptial agreement, you should consider speaking with… Read More »
How to Ensure that Your Inheritance Remains Separate Property
In most cases, any property obtained by a couple after marriage is considered to be a marital asset. There are, however, exceptions to this rule. For instance, certain gifts and inheritances received by one spouse during a marriage often remain separate property and so remain in the sole possession of the original owner. The… Read More »
Operating the Family Business After Divorce
Going through a divorce raises a host of issues that couples must deal with before their marriage can officially be dissolved. These issues range from how assets will be divided and how parental responsibilities will be shared to who will retain the family home and whether one party will receive spousal support. Juggling these… Read More »
Who Gets the Family Pet in a Divorce?
Although many states have passed legislation that specifically applies to pet custody during divorce, the Florida Legislature has not done so. This means that under the law, pets are still considered to be property, which means that, like the rest of a couple’s marital assets, they are also subject to equitable division. Fortunately, couples… Read More »
Evaluative Mediators
When a couple is committed to mediation, they are often able to resolve divorce-related issues much more quickly and at a lower cost to everyone involved than if they had litigated the case in court. There are, however, a number of different kinds of mediation available to the parties to a divorce, one of… Read More »
Developing a Successful Co-Parenting Relationship
Co-parenting arrangements are considered to be some of the most successful and effective child custody agreements into which a couple can enter, as they provide equal access to the parties’ children. Co-parenting also requires the parties to focus on communication and working together, which can help make a child’s transition to post-divorce life easier…. Read More »
Filing for Divorce when Your Spouse Lives in Another State
Although most people associate divorce with stress, confusion, and even conflict, these are not the only complicated issues that couples face when dissolving their marriage. In addition to these hurdles, the parties must also comply with the strict procedural requirements that dictate what steps must be taken before a divorce will be granted. Many… Read More »
