Divorce is a difficult time, even if you and your spouse are in relative agreement about the separation. Conflict is common in many divorces, but it does not have to be that way.There are many types of solutions that can help you and your spouse avoid conflict...
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Reasons older couples still need a prenup
Finding love at an older age can come as a wonderful surprise. Whether you have had previous marriages or this is your first, getting married later in life is great. Too often, though, this comes with the misconception that the marriage will be impervious to any of...
What is a postnuptial agreement and do you need one?
You are likely aware of what a prenuptial agreement is and why it is important, but did you know there are also postnuptial agreements? Whereas a prenuptial comes before marriage, a postnuptial comes after. They serve similar purposes but have significant differences....
What is a Florida Qualified Domestic Relations Order?
When you think of property division in a divorce, assets such as houses, cars, bank accounts and valuables may come to mind first. Another asset you will want to claim your rights to is your spouse's retirement plan. You need to remember to consider not only your...
How to emotionally survive a divorce
Divorce in most circumstances is a painful, emotionally charged event. It can easily become overwhelming and lead to depression, anxiety and even physical illness. It's important to take the following proactive steps in nurturing your emotional health to lead to a...
The 4 elements of a parenting plan
As you plan your Florida divorce with minor children involved, one thing you will need to accomplish is a written parenting plan. This plan will outline such things as parental responsibilities, scheduling and decision-making to create as smooth and cooperative a...
Evaluating digital assets: There’s a lot of bucks in bytes
When most people reflect on distributing assets during divorce, physical items like homes, retirement accounts, artwork or stock portfolios may immediately come to mind. With so many Americans tied to the internet, however, digital assets should also be considered....
It’s helpful not to “like” Facebook during divorce proceedings
If you have been following our blog, you are familiar with the gray area surrounding the legality of surreptitiously recording conversations for obtaining evidence in divorce proceedings. In particularly contentious divorces in which parties may be fighting over...
Understanding the division of a 401(k) during a divorce
Florida residents who are seeking a divorce may wish to know more about how retirement accounts are handled during the split. If the account is considered marital property, it could end up being evenly split between the couple. When a court divides a couple's property...