It only took you a few seconds to officially get married. You just had to sign the paperwork. If you want to consider the entire wedding, the longest it took is a day. Now that you’re thinking about divorce, though, you’re worried. You’ve heard that it can take a...
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...
For many divorcing couples facing property division, the marital home represents the largest single asset. However, if you and your spouse are co-owners in a family business, the focal point shifts. What will become of this important asset as the result of your...
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...
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...
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...
Alimony, sometimes called spousal support or spousal maintenance, is often part of a divorce order. Judges in Florida routinely award alimony to ensure both spouses continue to have roughly the same quality of life after the end of a marriage. If you are thinking...
Before deciding to get a divorce, some couples choose to separate. This provides them some time to evaluate their options in perhaps a less adversarial living situation. When choosing their future path, each spouse may put effort into identifying their joint assets...
Divorce is a stressful time for all parties involved, especially children of divorced couples. Depending on your children’s ages, they may not understand why you split from your spouse and even with an explanation they may still find it confusing. Your children may...
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...
