Divorce doesn’t always have to be contentious. There are some couples that manage to part ways without much of a to-do over things. Even couples that don’t necessarily like each other very much end up being able to come together to agree on all of the key issues incident to divorce....
Goodwill Valuation in Determining Business Value as a Marital Asset
The valuation of marital assets is a critical component in the division of such assets incident to divorce. One of the most significant marital assets may include business interest. Valuing a business, however, can be very complicated. As with most issues in divorce proceedings, valuing a business owned by a spouse...
Mandatory Disclosures in Florida Family Law
In divorce proceedings, you and your spouse’s respective financial situations will need to be laid bare before the court. This is due, in large part, to the fact that there needs to be an accurate accounting in order to properly distribute marital property in an equitable manner. Furthermore, such an accounting...
Tips for an Amicable Divorce
An amicable divorce may sound strange. After all, isn’t divorce the result of two people being unable to get along? This is not necessarily the case. Divorce is more about a relationship not serving two people. Two people can get along and be amicable without necessarily being well paired for marriage....
Common Reasons for Divorce
It is likely not a surprise to many that levels of divorce have reached new heights over the past few decades. Along with the uptick in divorce rates, attitudes towards divorce have drastically shifted. The stigma associated with divorce is a thing of the past. Now more than ever before, society...
Will My Inheritance Be Split in a Divorce?
The prospect of dividing assets in a divorce can be a stressful one, to say the least. There are likely going to be assets you feel strongly about and those assets you strongly feel are rightfully yours. Some such assets may have been the result of an inheritance. In fact, inheritances...
The Rise of Divorce Registries
Divorce marks a major life change. While others may focus on divorce being the end of a marriage, it is just as much, if not more so, the beginning of a new chapter in life. With all of the emotions and logistics wrapped up in divorce, this is sometimes overlooked. After...
In a Florida Divorce, Who Gets the Home?
In a Florida divorce, the home is often the largest asset involved. It can also be one of the most personal and highly sought after. It is no wonder, after all, why many worry and wonder over who will get the home in the divorce. Unless you have reached a marital settlement...
Do You Need an Attorney for Your Florida Divorce?
Going through a divorce will involve confronting a number of difficult things. There are strong emotions to contend with. There are the logistics of rearranging your life to start a new beginning post-divorce. There are many hurdles to overcome in the divorce process in order to get your divorce finalized. This...
How are Bills Paid During the Divorce Process?
While you may wish the world to pause as you go through the divorce process, it keeps spinning, nonetheless. Life goes on. Bills still need to be paid. Who, however, is responsible for paying bills during divorce proceedings? When it comes to the uncoupling of two people, the untangling of two...