Before they got married, many couples in the Sarasota area drafted a prenuptial agreement. A prenup is a way of protecting your financial future in case of a possible divorce in the future. They can be especially important for people who are getting married for a...
Divorce And Separation
Pursuing your dreams after your marriage ends
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...
Protecting 401K assets in a divorce
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...
Should you consider a trial 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...
Who keeps the retirement plan after a divorce?
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...
Using a postnuptial agreement
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...
What are tips for an amicable divorce?
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 hostile. The...
Don’t divide assets based on emotional value
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...
Keeping a business safe during a divorce
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...
How the super-rich split their fortunes after divorce
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...