Category Archives: Property Distribution
Factors To Consider When Valuing Your Marital Home
The fate of the family home is one of the biggest concerns for couples who decide to divorce. There are, however, a number of variables that couples should consider before deciding who, if anyone, will retain the residence. To learn more about these factors, consult with your Fort Lauderdale property division lawyer today. Financial… Read More »
Common Property Distribution Issues
One of the most difficult aspects of divorce is determining how marital property will be distributed between both spouses once their marriage is officially terminated. Unfortunately, because this process tends to be complicated, many fall prey to avoidable errors or issues that could have far-reaching consequences on their financial futures. To ensure that your… 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 »
Don’t Forget These Assets During Divorce
One of the most difficult aspects of divorce is property division. Even when a couple generally agrees on who will retain which asset, the process can still be difficult, as it requires accounting and identifying all marital and non-marital assets and obtaining appraisals. While most divorcing couples don’t forget to include bank accounts, real… Read More »
Commingling Your Home
Florida is an equitable distribution state, which means that in the event of divorce, a couple’s assets will be divided equitably between the two parties. Although many people interpret this as meaning that a couple’s property will be distributed equally, the reality is that Florida law only requires that the assets be divided fairly…. Read More »
Is My Pension at Risk?
When many people think of dividing assets during divorce, they imagine splitting up bank account funds, personal possessions, and possibly the family home. While these kinds of assets do generally need to be divided and distributed upon divorce, the fate of some lesser known assets must also be addressed. Pensions, in particular, are an… Read More »
The Importance of Obtaining an Accurate Home Appraisal During Divorce
Couples who decide to dissolve their marriages must grapple with a host of issues upon divorce, including how their marital assets will be divided. While splitting up the contents of bank accounts or personal possessions can be a relatively simple process, deciding who will retain the family home is almost always more difficult. In… Read More »
Who Gets the Engagement Ring After Divorce?
While many couples agree that a former spouse can keep an engagement ring, even after divorce, it is also not uncommon, especially in short-lived marriages, for the spouse who purchased the ring to ask for it back. This is usually an uphill battle, as courts generally consider engagement rings to be a gift that… Read More »
Temporary Property Division Orders
The divorce process can be complicated and time-consuming, especially for couples who have a contentious relationship or who have significant and diverse assets that are difficult to divide. Parties to a divorce are permitted to try and save time and money by negotiating a property settlement out of court. However, this isn’t always possible,… Read More »
Protecting Your Finances During Divorce by Dividing Debt
Divorce can be an emotional and stressful time in a person’s life. However, it’s important that divorcing couples refrain from letting this distract them from protecting their finances, especially for those who are in debt. Failing to take certain precautions can have devastating consequences for the parties involved who could find themselves struggling to… Read More »
