Divorce

The most contentious aspect of many divorces is the division of marital assets. Your spouse might try to come out of the divorce with an unfair financial sum by hiding assets from you and the court. There are a number of tactics an individual might employ to prevent a...

Ending a marriage can be difficult, but it is possible to move forward with the right help and the right approach. Just as there are many diverse marital dynamics in Florida and in the United States, there are also different types of divorce situations. When it comes...

Since every relationship is unique, there is not one unifying reason for a marriage to come to an end. Some marriages end due to infidelity, money trouble, addiction or illegal activity. In some situations, however, the couple simply grows apart and wishes to start a...

Home may be where the heart is, but when it comes to divorce it is often a very sought after -- and fought over -- piece of property. It can be very stressful when a divorcing couple in Florida cannot agree on who should be awarded the home or whether they should sell...

This blog recently discussed possible alimony reform and suggested changes to Florida's alimony laws. So what is alimony, sometimes referred to as spousal support, and why is it an important concern for so many divorcing spouses? Alimony is an award of financial...

Prior to the Supreme Court's 2015 ruling legalizing same-sex marriage, many gay couples faced significant challenges obtaining a divorce. Same-sex couples were generally able to obtain divorces in states where they were married, however, may not be able to obtain a...

Many individuals who may be considering divorce in Florida may have heard terms such as "divorce mediation" and "collaborative divorce." Divorces in Florida go through the mediation process first because it allows for agreements to be reached in a manner that can...

There are five different types of alimony that may be awarded in Florida. Alimony is commonly referred to as spousal support. A number of factors are used to determine the amount and length of alimony in Florida. Many individuals going through the divorce process may...

Any divorce can quickly become complex, but a high-asset divorce may have certain special complexities. Couples going through a high asset divorce may wonder what to expect and what are some important considerations they should pay attention to during their high asset...

Property division is one of the primary concerns for many couples going through a divorce. With property division, couples, or a court, have to determine which assets are deemed marital and non-marital assets so that they can be divided accordingly. The couple's...