Many couples spend their time growing old together in Florida. Unfortunately, there's no guarantee that your marriage will stand the test of time. If it doesn't, you could find yourself going through a divorce. Considering that, here are a few mistakes to avoid when...
High Asset Divorce
Special issues to know about going through a grey divorce
There has been a significant increase in the number of grey divorces in Florida. Many of these divorces are attributed to planned divorces after the children have been raised and a different stigma regarding divorce in this day and age. Regardless of the reason that...
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...
Dealing with hidden assets during a divorce
It's not uncommon for Florida spouses going through a divorce to want to try and hide assets from the other spouse. They falsely believe that if the asset is hidden during the divorce proceedings, they may retain full ownership of it after the divorce settlement is...
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....
Financial differences that can lead to divorce
Financial problems and differences are one of the main causes of divorce when both spouses disagree about how to manage their money during their marriage. Impulse spending, emergency expenses, and living outside your means can all lead to discord in the marriage,...
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...
Can the location where you get engaged predict your divorce?
Florida couples might be interested in the results of a new study that focuses on engagement locations to predict the chances of divorce later on. Surprisingly, both the place and the temperature at the time of the engagement seem to play a role in the results....
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...
Downsizing after a divorce
Life after divorce is a road paved with many challenges. Not only do you find yourself facing life as a single person after spending your recent history as part of a couple, but you also must figure out a new financial plan for your life. For Florida residents who...