A new study published by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) captures how divorce rates tend to increase the stronger the economy is. Couples are most apt to have more diversified assets when things are going well. Since couples are more apt to split up...
Property Division
Where to look for hidden assets in a Florida divorce
Your spouse cheated on you, and it's time for you to get out of the marriage. Might the cheating extend to your finances, too?Florida is an equitable division state, so your assets should be divided fairly. But what if your assets seemingly have diminished or...
What happens with our Florida family business when we divorce?
Starting a business with your spouse may seem like a good idea, especially if you're looking to spend more time together or to control your income. It can become far less ideal, though, if things go sour in the relationship between the two of you. If you ultimately...
What paperwork should you gather when a divorce is near?
An end to a marriage rarely comes as a surprise. Instead, most spouses generally see signs that their relationship is turning sour months (if not years) before they get served with divorce papers. It's when your marriage first shows signs of breaking down that it's...
What’s the significance of the date of separation in a divorce?
Do you know when you ultimately decided to throw in the towel on your marriage? Did you take any definitive actions once you decided that you'd had enough? These are some questions that your attorney may ask of you in order to better hone in on a date of separation...
Many individuals fear being able to make ends meet post-divorce
Back in the late 1960s, researchers at the University of Washington (UW) reviewed the psychiatric and medical records of several thousand patients in hopes of being able to narrow in the types of life events that caused them the most stress. Similar studies have been...
Dividing up debts during a divorce requires negotiation
Couples who decide to divorce often concern themselves with how they're going to split up things like their homes, cars, jewelry and other valuable items. We seldom hear about which spouse is going to assume responsibility for the debts that they've amassed though....
Should you sell the family home in a divorce?
One of the big questions divorcing couples face is whether to sell the family home. There is no right or wrong answer, as it depends on many circumstances. However, the conventional wisdom is often to sell and split the proceeds.Below is a hypothetical case that may...
Splitting up home and household items in a divorce isn’t easy
You've probably heard a line to a famous song sung many times before — "breaking up is hard to do." When writing those lyrics, the songwriter was most likely referring to the emotional baggage that comes with leaving a boyfriend or girlfriend behind. It's...
Why shouldn’t you move out of the marital home during a divorce?
Moving out of a marital home should be avoided at all costs while your divorce is still pending. There are many reasons this is the case.For one, it may difficult to get let back in once you do leave. It can also make gaining custody of your children far more complex...