If you are thinking about divorcing your spouse, you probably already know you must divide your house, cars, retirement and saving accounts and other marital assets. You also likely must divvy up any debts you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse have accumulated during your...
Beverly L . Brennan
Beverly L. Brennan Attorney & Counsellor at Law Naples Florida
ATTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW
How do children react to parental alienation tactics?
Parental alienation often puts children in difficult positions. They are stuck between both parents, whom they often love and trust equally at the start. Unfortunately, an alienating parent may stop at nothing to get their way. This means they often turn to abusive...
The process of dividing debt during divorce
Just as you will need to divide up property when you get a divorce, you might also need to divide debt. Since Florida is an equitable property state, courts typically divide debt according to which spouse created the debt in the first place. Unfortunately, this is not...
What are some common divorce mistakes?
When you file for divorce in Florida, your goal is to make it out of the divorce with as many financial assets as possible. This might seem simple enough, but one wrong move can throw your entire case into question. Here are some common mistakes that you should avoid...
How does a musical career affect relationships?
Factors that can affect a marriage can vary greatly in Florida. However, one of the biggest factors includes what industries the spouses are involved in. A company called Flowing Data created a study to test which occupations can inadvertently affect divorce outcomes....
Why do second and third marriages often end in divorce?
Unfortunately, around half of all marriages in Florida and across the United States end in divorce. Many people who have gone through a divorce feel that their chance of a successful remarriage is high. The reality, however, is that second and third marriages have an...
Your business’s valuation method may affect your divorce
Even if your spouse has taken a hands-off approach to your company, he or she may have an ownership interest in it. Consequently, unless your company is separate property, you may have to buy out your husband or wife to secure exclusive ownership after your divorce....
Divorcing can affect your business
About half of all marriages in the United States end in divorce. That's why it's a good idea for people in Florida to prepare for the worst before they walk down the aisle. This is particularly true for entrepreneurs. A little planning can help business owners protect...
Divorce and credit card debt
Divorcing couples in Florida are often worried about how the division of assets will work out. What they often forget about is the division of liabilities. In a divorce, couples have to figure out what they're going to do about their shared debts, including mortgages...
How a variable annuity can affect a divorce settlement
Individuals who purchase an annuity in Florida agree to pay money to an insurance company in exchange for annual payments in the future. When a variable annuity is the investment vehicle of choice, the payments received by the annuitant in the future are not...
