You might be ready for a divorce, but hesitant to begin the process because you don’t want to deal with the complications. Everyone has heard horror stories about long, stressful and expensive divorces, so feeling this way is understandable. Sometimes people just want...
Divorce
Property distribution and the problem of commingled assets
Every divorce comes with issues that can be both emotional and complicated, such as child custody and spousal maintenance. Property division can be difficult too, especially if the couple has a wide variety of assets. But one thing that can make property division a...
Will a marital home be split equally in a Florida divorce?
When a Florida couple gets a divorce, one of the issues that draws the most scrutiny and leads to significant disagreement is how their property will be split. This can be challenging as the case proceeds because some properties have substantial value. With a marital...
How is property division conducted in Florida?
Property division has serious implications for divorcing spouses who will want to ensure they have an agreement property division settlement. When property has to be divided during divorce, there are a variety of factors the family law court considers. It is helpful...
How is marital property divided when Floridians divorce?
The division of assets in a divorce is often one of the most highly contested issues a couple in Florida may face. After all, both spouses want to see that they get their “fair share” of all the assets and income they accumulated during their marriage. However,...
John Paulson, billionaire investor, divorces wife of 21 years
John Paulson made billions of dollars shorting the housing market before the 2008 crash, but it now appears his net worth is on the cusp of taking a major hit. It was recently announced that Paulson has filed for divorce from his wife Jenny. The couple were married...
Can adultery impact my divorce?
Marriages end for a variety of reasons, but one of the most talked about reasons for divorce is infidelity. While the spouse that was cheated on may feel that their partner’s adultery should be front and center during the divorce, it may not be of significance to a...
The challenges of divorce in the military
Servicemembers who are married and have families face unique challenges when it comes to divorce. During marriage, the frequent or extended deployments of active-duty members create upheavals in family life both while they are away and when they return home. When...
Using an appraiser to value marital property in a Florida divorce
Dividing marital property can be one of the most vexing issues in a Florida divorce. This statement is especially true if the divorcing couple has acquired substantial assets during the marriage. Some couples are able to reach a mutually satisfactory agreement on how...
Education can lead to a lasting marriage
There has been much research over the years about the causes of divorce in Florida and what factors may cause a marriage to be more stable. One factor that has emerged as helpful for the stability of a marriage is education. Couples where both spouses earned a college...
