On behalf of Beverly L. Brennan, P.A. | Feb 28, 2020 | Custody And Visitation, Divorce
The Florida Legislature is once again considering a bill that would make sweeping changes in the areas of alimony and child custody. The bill would both end permanent alimony in the state and institute a rebuttable presumption that custody between the parents will be...
On behalf of Beverly L. Brennan, P.A. | Feb 26, 2020 | Divorce
In a typical divorce case, it may be best to settle instead of going to trial. Trials can take up to a year to complete, and individuals may be required to take time off work to appear in court. Furthermore, they will likely need to stay close to the phone in case...
On behalf of Beverly L. Brennan, P.A. | Jan 31, 2020 | Divorce
Some older couples in Florida who are nearing retirement choose to divorce. When they do, they may have established IRAs or other retirement accounts with substantial savings that will need to be divided. If the people are under the age of 59 1/2 and have been taking...
On behalf of Beverly L. Brennan, P.A. | Nov 25, 2019 | Divorce
Some people in Florida who are getting married might want a prenuptial agreement. This can be useful for individuals who are bringing assets into the marriage they want to protect or who have children from a previous marriage.The property that people bring into a...
On behalf of Beverly L. Brennan, P.A. | Sep 17, 2019 | Divorce
Couples who are going through a divorce in Florida may be dealing with emotions such as anger, sadness and resentment, and when these affect how a spouse deals with the divorce proceedings, this can lead to negative outcomes. There are many decisions to make during a...
On behalf of Beverly L. Brennan, P.A. | Aug 30, 2019 | Divorce
When someone is the victim of physical abuse in Florida, there are easy-to-identify signs, such as bruises or broken bones. However, emotional abuse is harder to identify, both by the victim and by others, which can make it difficult to prove in cases of divorce....
On behalf of Beverly L. Brennan, P.A. | Aug 8, 2019 | Divorce
According to Forbes, gray divorce is on the rise. In fact, over the past 25 years, it increased by 109%, compared to just 21% for people between the ages of 25 and 39. There are many potential reasons for gray divorces in Florida and the rest of the U.S., including...
On behalf of Beverly L. Brennan, P.A. | Jun 26, 2019 | Divorce
There is a bitter irony in the fact that engagement month in December is swiftly followed by the season of divorce in January. This may also be the month when many divorcing breadwinners in Florida begin to waste marital assets to reduce the value of assets that...
On behalf of Beverly L. Brennan, P.A. | Mar 29, 2019 | Divorce
When it comes to divorce, every couple is in a unique situation. Some may have a great deal of wealth, while others may be struggling due to a low income. Some couples may have no children and others may have several kids. If you and your marital partner have many...
On behalf of Beverly L. Brennan, P.A. | Mar 18, 2019 | Divorce
If you and your spouse are getting a divorce in Florida, you may be wondering what the best way is to tell your children. The thought of parents splitting up can be devastating for children of all ages, so it is important to set the stage in a positive manner from the...
