Beverly L . Brennan
Beverly L. Brennan Attorney & Counsellor at Law Naples Florida
ATTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW
Naples Family Law Blog
Ways to make the divorce process a little smoother
Individuals in Florida who are in the midst of a divorce may be struggling to put their lives back together. Divorce is always a challenge, but there are things that people can do that can make the separation process a little less taxing. During a divorce, most people...
What to bring when you meet with a family law attorney
If you are a Florida resident preparing to get a divorce, you probably want to start figuring out which of your and your spouse’s assets constitute marital property. Marital property is nearly anything acquired during a marriage, and it must be split “equitably,” or...
Social media use can damage a family law case in Florida
There are many issues that may end up being relevant in a Florida family law case. Evidence of poor behavior from either spouse can have an impact on its resolution with child custody, child support, alimony and property division. A relatively recent factor is a...
Scheduling considerations with custody and visitation
For children in Florida and elsewhere, the entire process of a divorce can be confusing and worrisome as they wonder how the future will play out. A common challenge is the visitation schedule. Custody and visitation are frequent sources of disagreements, so it is...
How to balance a job and divorce
Chances are that Florida spouses going through a divorce are also employees, so they must balance the emotional demands of their divorce along with their duties at work. The onus for doing so falls on them as job demands remain the same regardless of what someone is...
Financial tips for older adults who divorce
A "gray divorce" is the phrase that is sometimes used to refer to divorce between older adults, and it carries its own set of unique challenges. People in Florida who are close to retirement or already retired do not have the luxury of years in the workforce ahead to...
Consider a prenuptial agreement before marriage
In the past, many people getting married in Florida simply did not want to talk about a prenuptial agreement. The truth is that this is a conversation that you almost can't afford not to have. If you are bringing assets into the marriage, they are at risk in a divorce...
A billionaire reportedly hides money in South Dakota
Florida residents in the midst of divorce always face the risk that their spouse may try to siphon assets from the marital estate and hide them from the court. Spouses who are trying to hide assets have a powerful legal ally in trust laws in South Dakota that give...
Managing shared custody in Florida
Parenting is hard under normal circumstances, but it becomes even more of a challenge after a divorce. Florida parents often struggle to find a workable child custody schedule after a separation, as there is no one right way to do it. However, there are some...
Prenups and protecting a business in case of divorce
Business owners in Florida who are getting married might want to consider a prenuptial agreement. This can specify how they will divide the value of the business in case of divorce. The first thing a prenup can do is establish the business's value before the marriage....
