Property division is often the most contentious part of a divorce because it can be difficult to let go of things or agree to receiving less than you believe you are entitled to. Thus, it is important to understand you rights and options when it comes to resolving...
A Civil Approach To Florida Family Law
Marital Property Division
Can I request a change to the spousal support amount?
During your divorce, you may be ordered to pay alimony, also known as spousal support. It is intended to provide financial assistance to your lower-earning spouse so they can maintain a standard of living like the one they had while you were married. Spousal support...
Using mediation to resolve divorce disputes
When you and your spouse decide to divorce, there may be several issues that need to be resolved before it can be finalized. You may choose to participate in mediation, which is a process where a neutral third party, called a mediator, can help you and your spouse...
Should you fight to keep the family home in your divorce?
In contentious divorces, spouses often try to secure the most valuable assets for themselves. Some do this to protect their financial future, while others merely try to inflict as much pain on their spouse as possible. For many couples, the family home is their most...
Does Florida treat digital and hard assets differently?
Digital assets include intangible assets that only exist online or on electronic devices, like email accounts, online business, cryptocurrencies, digital photographs, social media accounts, etc. These are different from hard assets, which are tangible and physical,...
How does financial infidelity escalate conflict during divorce?
Financial infidelity occurs whenever one partner is dishonest with the other about money. This could include everything from spending without the other partner’s knowledge to having a secret credit card or properties. The issue is serious and is one of the top causes...
Untangling marital and separate assets in a Florida divorce
There are massive financial implications to divorce. You’ll have to address issues pertaining to alimony and child support, but your property division dispute may be the most important matter confronting you. After all, the amount of marital assets that you obtain...
First responders and spousal support
People from all walks of life and people who work in all industries are divorced or are divorcing as we speak. In many cases, a divorcing couple will have an amicable situation and they will come to an agreement on many things, but there are many cases when the terms...
Must property be divided after a common-law marriage?
There are different types of relationships between couples in the United States. If a couple wishes to get married, they need to obtain a marriage license and have a certified person perform the ceremony. However, there are many couples who have never gotten married...
What is separate property under Florida law?
Under Florida law, separate property is termed “nonmarital assets and liabilities”. These are property and liabilities that an individual may keep as their own, or may be responsible to pay on their own, when they leave their marriage through divorce. The...