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...
Divorce
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...
Finances and divorce
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...
Dividing retirement assets in a ‘gray divorce’
Saving for the transition to retirement can always be a challenging project, but it can be especially concerning when going through a divorce later in life. More Floridians than ever are choosing to divorce at older ages. In the past two decades, the divorce rate for...
The role of wealth in divorce
Some Florida couples experience trouble in their relationship over money. SunTrust Bank conducted a survey in which 35 percent of people said that money was the main reason for conflict in their relationship. The Federal Reserve Board reports a correlation between...
The necessity of prenups
Florida residents who are planning to get married and have children should consider completing a prenuptial agreement before getting married, particularly if one spouse plans to remain at home to raise the children. If a divorce occurs, it can be very difficult for...
Hopelessness can be the biggest factor in predicting divorce
Residents of Sarasota, Florida, and across the nation may wonder how to tell if their marriage may be headed toward divorce. Those struggling in their marriages may find it beneficial to evaluate their relationship and search for certain factors that serve as signs....
How older couples divide assets in a divorce
When older Florida couples get divorced, it may be less contentious. This is because children may have already left the home, and it may also be because both parties acknowledge that they have outgrown each other. However, it is still necessary to find a way to divide...
How parents can handle money issues in divorce
After a divorce in Florida or any other state, it is important that parents focus on their children as opposed to the behavior of their former spouses. As a general rule, it is never a good idea to threaten the child's other parent because it can make it difficult to...
Divorce can shed new light on family finances
For people over 50 in Florida and across the country, the divorce rate has doubled since the late 1990s. Many older couples have spent their entire lives with one spouse in charge of all major financial matters. In most cases, the husband manages financial matters...


