When a couple divorces and both partners own the same medical practice in Florida, things can get complicated. You might find yourselves disagreeing on how to divide the business or what to do with the business if you don't want to sell it. If you're facing this...
Property Division
Dividing debt during divorce
As Florida couples begin the process of divorce, they will need to divide most aspects of their lives. While people often think about how to divide their property, debts incurred during the marriage are also addressed during negotiations and included in the division....
Property division
When it comes to dividing property in Florida for a high-asset divorce, the costs and the financial impact can be quite significant. That is why many high-net-worth individuals are anxious about the prospect of divorce. There are methods to protect a person's assets...
Divorce and life insurance in Florida
When a couple decides to get divorced in Florida, one of the many decisions they have to make is what to do with a life insurance policy. In most cases, it will be necessary to split the policy between the two former spouses. This can be a difficult process, but it is...
What are the limitations of a prenup in Florida?
Prenuptial agreements in Florida give you a lot of control over how you and your spouse will divide assets in a divorce. You can even include other stipulations like whether alimony is an option and what expectations are for each partner in the marriage. There are,...
Can you still create a prenup after marriage?
Prenuptial agreements have been common for the past couple of decades. That doesn't mean that they're without controversy, though. Sometimes, Florida residents think that prenups represent a cynical attitude toward the institution of marriage. The counterpoint to this...
Dealing with a business in a divorce
Nearly 50% of marriages end in divorce these days, and distributing assets and funds can be complicated. The process is even more challenging if one or both spouses own a business. If you live in Florida and are facing divorce, here are some essential factors to keep...
Some of the reasons why you may want to get a postnup
A postnup can prove to be very beneficial during a divorce in Florida. This type of agreement provides a guide as to how your assets get divided if you and your spouse separate, and it protects minor children if one parent dies. Here are some of the reasons why you...
What are some factors in equitable division in Florida?
The division of property between divorced spouses can seem like a tedious process. Within the state of Florida, there are laws in place to make the division of property as easy as possible. Most of the time, any property that is defined as marital property is subject...
Are younger couples signing more prenups?
In the past, many couples in Florida and around the country were reluctant to sign a prenuptial agreement. Today, more couples than ever are doing so. Instead of seeing a prenup as a "curse," they view onee as an opportunity to protect their assets. Why are more...