On behalf of The Murphy Law Group | Oct 15, 2020 | Divorce And Separation
Sometimes people view divorce in a negative light, but it is helpful to think about the different opportunities that can arise if you are ending your marriage. Aside from mental relief and emotional freedom, many people are able to pursue new job opportunities to...
On behalf of The Murphy Law Group | Sep 30, 2020 | Divorce And Separation
When divorcing, many people realize that their hard-earned retirement savings must be split just like other assets as part of their property division agreement. Spitting a 401K account during a divorce should be done with care so as to avoid paying excessive penalties...
On behalf of The Murphy Law Group | Aug 9, 2020 | Divorce And Separation
In Florida, there is no legal separation process, so if you do decide to separate from your spouse, it will be an agreement between you and not involve the court system. You can opt for a trial separation, which The Gottman Institute explains is where you live apart...
On behalf of The Murphy Law Group | Apr 25, 2020 | Divorce And Separation
Couples who contributed to growing a retirement fund do not necessarily damage their nest egg by divorcing. The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers conducted a survey in 2016. As reported by CNBC, the survey showed that attorneys stated pension funds and...
On behalf of The Murphy Law Group | Jan 28, 2020 | Divorce And Separation
A postnuptial agreement is a marriage contract entered into between married spouses after the actual marriage. According to Legal Nature, the law permits parties contemplating marriage or who are already married to enter into a domestic contract governing certain...
On behalf of The Murphy Law Group | Dec 18, 2019 | Divorce And Separation
Couples in Florida who decide to get divorced likely are not aiming for a hostile divorce. Unfortunately, this sometimes happens despite one’s best efforts. Today we will discuss some of the tips that you can use to keep your divorce amicable rather than...
On behalf of The Murphy Law Group | Oct 30, 2019 | Divorce And Separation
Most personal property has an emotional value attached to it, and normally, there is no problem with that. However, in a Florida divorce, a spouse who cares too much about an item may be taken advantage of during the property division phase. Rather than randomly...
On behalf of The Murphy Law Group | Feb 25, 2019 | Divorce And Separation, Firm News
A business owner in Florida who goes through a divorce might have to give an ex-spouse partial control of the enterprise. A divorce could even lead to the loss of the company. However, there are steps a person can take to reduce the likelihood that his or her business...
On behalf of The Murphy Law Group | Jan 14, 2019 | Divorce And Separation, Firm News
When Amazon founder Jeff Bezos announced that he was divorcing his wife of 25 years, the news appeared in many media outlets. Many Florida residents may be wondering what will happen to Bezos’ massive fortune. Once the divorce is through, he may no longer be...
On behalf of The Murphy Law Group | Dec 11, 2018 | Divorce And Separation, Firm News
Issues related to finances can be some of the main contributors to the failure of a marriage. However, married Florida couples can take certain steps to make sure that the handling of financial issues will not lead to the demise of their marriage. According to one...
