On behalf of The Holman Law Firm | Mar 18, 2020 | Divorce
In Florida, there are many different things that are a part of the divorce agreement beyond just custody and property division. One key area that people need to consider is life insurance. Instead of using a standard approach that many use, parties to a divorce should...
On behalf of The Holman Law Firm | Feb 28, 2020 | Divorce
In Florida and across the United States, couples over the age of 50 have been getting divorced at an increasing rate, even though the rate of divorce has decreased overall. According to one study, the rate of these “gray divorces” was twice as high in 2010...
On behalf of The Holman Law Firm | Jul 1, 2016 | Divorce, Divorce, Pensacola Family Law Blog
There is a great deal of misinformation about how divorce works in Florida. This can cause people undue stress or lead to problems during the divorce process. Here are 7 of the most persistent myths about Florida divorce and the truth behind them: 1. Divorce Is Called...
On behalf of The Holman Law Firm | Jun 30, 2016 | Divorce, Divorce, Pensacola Family Law Blog
Going through the dissolution of a marriage can be a difficult time. For many spouses, fears about their financial stability, child custody matters and other issues can create a significant burden of stress. Few Florida residents, however, fear losing their job based...
On behalf of The Holman Law Firm | Jun 23, 2016 | Divorce, Divorce, Pensacola Family Law Blog
Moving from married to single is a process, one that has a distinct beginning, middle and end. While it can feel as though this process is never-ending, most divorce cases will eventually reach a conclusion. Florida spouses have a great deal of control over how that...
On behalf of The Holman Law Firm | Jun 9, 2016 | Divorce, Divorce, Pensacola Family Law Blog
The family home has both sentimental and financial value. For many couples in Florida, it is their largest shared asset. They likely invest a great deal of money into their home and, in many cases, time and effort spent on its upkeep. When couples are dividing...
On behalf of The Holman Law Firm | Jun 7, 2016 | Divorce, Divorce, Pensacola Family Law Blog
A recent piece of legislation calling for dramatic changes to Florida alimony and child custody rules was recently shut down by Governor Rick Scott, despite having passed the Senate and the House. So where does that leave Florida residents going through a divorce or...
On behalf of The Holman Law Firm | May 20, 2016 | Divorce, Divorce, Pensacola Family Law Blog
When most Florida couples end their unions, any retirement savings that have been earned or accumulated by either spouse are subject to division. For some couples, negotiating that division is a significant portion of the property division process. Once the terms have...
On behalf of The Holman Law Firm | May 13, 2016 | Divorce
One of the most important aspects of any Florida divorce involves negotiating the division of marital wealth. People tend to get very emotional when money is involved, especially when the decisions that are made will have a lasting impact on their lives. Dividing...
On behalf of The Holman Law Firm | May 6, 2016 | Divorce
America has come a long way in the struggle for gender equality, and women enjoy more rights and a higher level of equality than ever before in our nation’s history. Even so, there are still persistent beliefs about how women fare during divorce, and how their...
