There are many reasons why someone would want to get a name change. Depending on the circumstances, there are different hurdles that will need to be jumped over in order to make this happen. Let’s take a look at some of the more common reasons why people change their names and some...
Category: Divorce
Divorcing a Spouse in a Different State
After a married couple separates, there may be little to no reason for one of them to stick around in the same state. That is why it is not uncommon for one spouse to move to another state prior to any divorce action even being filed. While relocation prior to filing...
When Can a Court Impute Income in Divorce?
Florida judges will not turn a blind eye to the voluntary unemployment or underemployment of a party in an alimony or child support issue. In fact, under certain circumstances, a Florida court will “impute” income to such a party. Let’s take a closer look at what imputing income means and when a...
Can I Get Divorced Without My Spouse Agreeing to It?
Divorce is tough enough even when you and your spouse are on the same page. There is no avoiding the fact that it is a big life change regardless of when you both know it is the best path going forward. When you have decided to get a divorce, but your...
What is Marital Misconduct?
When it comes to divorce, Florida is a no-fault state. This means you do not need to prove fault on the part of your spouse in order to be granted a divorce. All you need to assert is that the marriage is irretrievably broken. It does not matter who played what...
When Your Spouse Empties the Joint Account in a Divorce
You’re in the midst of divorce proceedings. You go and check the balance of the joint account you have with your soon-to-be former spouse. It is completely empty. In this situation, it is easy to panic. Can your spouse do this? Can you get the money back? What do you do...
Reentering the Workforce After Divorce
At the beginning of most marriages, both spouses have their own careers. They have their income streams and they share expenses. Once kids enter the picture, the financial dynamic can drastically change. It is still common for one spouse, usually the lower-earning spouse, to take a step back from their career in...
Who Qualifies for Rehabilitative Alimony?
Let’s face it, alimony is a hot button topic for many going through divorce or about to go through the divorce process. The prospect of paying a former spouse money for an extended period of time after the marriage has ended does not sit well with many nor does the prospect...
What Happens to an LLC in a Divorce?
When you are going through a divorce, or about to go through a divorce, the division of the marital assets can be a particularly stressful sticking point of the whole process. After all, some of our assets are not only financially lucrative, but are also incredibly personal. If you are a...
Gifted Assets and Divorce
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...
