If you and your spouse are going through a divorce in the state of Florida, there's a lot of different types of property that you have to divide up. One of the most confusing types of property is a retirement account. Understanding how this type of account is split...
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Benefits of an uncontested divorce
While some people in Florida think that getting divorced always involves bitter litigation in court, many couples are able to end their marriages amicably through an uncontested divorce. In an uncontested divorce, the spouses must talk with each other to negotiate an...
Are post-nuptial agreements necessary?
Many people living in Florida are familiar with a prenuptial agreement. However, a fairly new legal document that is becoming popular for newlyweds is a postnuptial agreement. If you've recently been married, you may want to consider crafting one of these documents to...
What happens to the family timeshare in a divorce?
A divorce and division of assets can be both emotionally and financially draining to married couples in Florida. One often overlooked asset is the family timeshare. How can this property be evenly split between two spouses? There are a few options divorcing couples...
Valuing certain stocks in a Florida high-asset divorce
A high-asset divorce in Florida presents an array of unique challenges. These include everything from determining the propriety of a particular amount of money in the form of alimony or spousal maintenance to the division of stock options or restricted stock....
How to protect a small business in a divorce
For many small business owners in Florida, knowing how to navigate a divorce means protecting their business. A business is usually a marital asset in a Florida divorce. If you own a business, there are things that you can do in order to protect the asset and receive...
Is mediation an option for divorcing spouses?
Spouses headed for divorce in Florida may have concerns about the process. A troubled marriage could bring tremendous stress, and those wishing to end the marital union may not want to go through equally anxiety-inducing divorce proceedings. An attorney may discuss...
A trust may help to preserve assets
A prenuptial agreement can be an effective tool for retaining property in the event of a divorce. However, Florida law says that you must disclose all of your assets during the process of negotiating such an agreement. If you're not comfortable doing that, it may be...
How a divorce might impact your finances
A divorce can have a significant impact on your finances regardless of how quickly, amicably or affordably it is settled. Therefore, it may be a good idea to create a financial plan before ending your Florida marriage to ensure that you'll be able to live comfortably...
Who needs a prenuptial agreement?
Couples in Florida who are planning to marry will likely have heard that almost half of the marriages in the United States end in separation or divorce. While this sobering statistic should not put off couples who love one another and plan to spend the rest of their...