Monthly Archives: January 2019
Types of Guardianship Roles in Florida
Every family is different and it is not uncommon for those charged with looking after children or dependent adults to be someone other than that individual’s birth parents. In many cases, these individuals are known as guardians, although the definition of what qualifies as a guardian depends in large part on the status of… Read More »
Finances and Divorce
Going through a divorce requires couples to grapple with their finances. This includes calculating not only assets and income, but also expenses and liabilities, which can be a complicated process, especially for those without assistance from an attorney or a team of financial experts. These calculations play a critical role when it comes to… Read More »
Steps to Take Before Filing for Divorce
The divorce process can be a challenging and overwhelming process, regardless of the reason for the dissolution. Fortunately, there are a few steps that couples can take to make the divorce process go more smoothly. To learn more about these steps, please contact our dedicated divorce legal team for assistance. Assessing Your Financial Situation… Read More »
Divorce and the Family Business
When a married couple owns a family business and then later decides to divorce, they often face serious obstacles when it comes to property division. In some cases, divorce can strain business interactions to such a degree that growth is completely stunted or at least significantly reduced. While it is possible for divorcing spouses… Read More »
The Advantages of Collaborative Divorce
The process of dissolving a marriage is notorious for being emotionally taxing for all parties involved, especially for those who have children. While the traditional setting for many divorces is the courtroom, other options that involve out-of-court negotiations have become increasingly popular in Florida. Collaborative divorce in particular has saved divorcing parties both time… Read More »
How is Alimony Determined in Florida?
When a couple decides to file for divorce and is unable to come to an agreement on whether one spouse will have the right to receive spousal maintenance, a court will be required to step in and make this determination on their behalf. However, before a court will award spousal maintenance during divorce, a… Read More »
Safeguarding Digital Assets with a Prenuptial Agreement
Although entering into a prenuptial agreement isn’t always seen as the most romantic or hopeful way to start a marriage, the reality is that these types of contracts are one of the best ways that a couple can avoid potential difficulties with dividing marital property or paying spousal support in the future. This is… Read More »
Modifying Alimony
Alimony, or spousal maintenance, is monetary support provided by one former spouse to another after divorce. Alimony awards can either be temporary or permanent, depending on whether they are rehabilitative in nature and while these designations are usually permanent, they can be changed. However, modifying an alimony award can be difficult, as it requires… Read More »