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...
Divorce
Dividing property: Options for the family home
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...
What Governor Scott’s Veto Of Bill SB 668 Means For Family Law
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...
Congress considering change to military divorce rules
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...
How a net worth estimation can help when dividing property
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...
Women often face unique divorce issues based on gender roles
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...
Dissolution of marriage and the family business
When spouses are also business partners, there are two relationships at play. If one of those relationships end, the other is likely to be impacted. Understanding the available options can make it easier for a Florida couple to create a plan for dividing their...
Technology offers several DIY divorce options
In today's world, it seems like anything can be handled with a smart phone and the right applications. We can order our groceries, look up the weather, stream music and figure out how to repair our vehicle, all using the tiny computers that we now carry around in our...
New alimony bill may change divorce forever in Florida
The governor of Florida has to decide whether or not to pass a new alimony bill that will drastically change the lives of many Florida divorcees. The bill, if approved, would institute limits on both the possible amount and the length of time for which alimony can be...
Some Realtors now specialize in divorce
Florida residents who move to a new home may do so not because of personal preference but because of some sort of life change, such as a new job, an addition to the family or a new marriage. Divorce is another major life change that usually results in at least one...

