In a Florida divorce, marital assets are equitably divided between the spouses. Equitable division of the assets means that the assets are divided fairly under the circumstances and will not necessarily be divided in an equal split. Non-marital assets are not subject to division and remain the separate property of the...
Grounds for Divorce in Florida
If you are considering filing for divorce in Florida, it is likely that you have a great many questions. After all, when you are contemplating divorce, you will have your own set of complex reflections to confront. When you make that step to actually pursue the legal process of divorce, a...
Can You Get Divorced in Florida if You Were Married in a Different State?
If you have decided to file for divorce, or are even considering divorce, it is likely that you have a great many questions running through your head. Many will be emotional, legal, and logistical in nature. Once you have started to think about divorce, questions you may not have thought of...
Documents You’ll Need for a Florida Divorce
If you have decided to proceed with a Florida divorce, the road ahead may seem daunting. After all, divorce is a big life step in and of itself. Then, there is the divorce process itself to contend with. The best thing to do is take things one step at a time...
Annulment in Florida
You may have heard talk of annulment, but remain unsure of what it actually is and whether it is available in Florida. Annulment refers to annulling a marriage. An annulment of a marriage is, essentially, when circumstances dictate that it should be treated as though it never happened. In other words, annulment...
Is an Injury Settlement Considered to be a Marital Asset?
In a Florida divorce, unless the parties reach an independent agreement, the court will be tasked with dividing the marital assets. Only marital assets will be subject to division as separate assets will remain the property of the respective owner spouse. This is why it is critical to understand what will...
Florida Common Law Marriage
Marriage has powerful legal implications. The legal union of two people join their lives in far reaching ways. The legal recognition of this union, for instance, can have significant consequences in the event that the two people party to the union want said union dissolved. The dissolution of a marriage means that...
Dealing with Debt After Divorce
While divorce can be best for everyone involved, the truth remains that it can put a financial strain on a person all too easily. Consider the fact that divorcing couples are going from a household where expenses are carried by two people to a household where one person will be responsible...
What is Alimony Pendente Lite?
Divorce is filled with many important issues that must be decided before the actual divorce can be finalized. Property and debt division is one such issue as is child support and alimony. The thing that may come as a surprise to many couples is the fact that alimony decisions can arise...
Splitting Educational Expenses with Your Co-Parent
Kids are expensive! This is a fact that remains true even after a divorce with your co-parent has been finalized. Regardless of marital status, learning to effectively manage a co-parenting relationship as well as establishing a way to manage and split expenses related to your children will continue to be important....
