Going through a divorce may be especially concerning to you as a business owner. If your spouse owns any interest in your company, you might have to sell off your business to split its value with your wife or husband. This possibility is why business owners create...
Divorce
Why are more older couples choosing to divorce late in life?
Gray divorce has increased steadily for years. In fact, according to Psychology Today, the rate of divorce for couples over 50 has doubled since 1990. Here is a look at why people are deciding to leave their marriages after decades. 1. A shift in priorities Since the...
Is it acceptable to keep your engagement ring after your divorce?
If you are in the process of ending your marriage, you likely realize you must divide all your marital assets. According to Florida law, you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse have an equitable interest in your joint wealth. When splitting your assets, therefore, you and...
Is your spouse hiding assets during your divorce?
As in other states, in Florida, nearly all assets and debts that either spouse acquires during the marriage become shared marital assets. Marital assets may include physical property like real estate, vehicles and personal items as well as financial assets like cash,...
6 advantages of divorce mediation
Since people value sound advice in stressful times, divorce mediation can be helpful. Couples need to discuss the division of assets, living arrangements, child custody and their other unique circumstances. For good reason, separating spouses may consider the services...
How can you cope with your divorce?
Even when divorce is in the best interest of you and your family, the situation is still challenging. You are bound to experience a wide range of emotions, including sadness, anger, confusion, anxiety, and many others. Properly coping with emotions after divorce is...
How to handle joint tax liabilities in divorce
If you are going through a divorce, you have many issues to work out to extricate yourself from your marriage. You probably filed joint tax returns with your ex-spouse while married. If you have an outstanding tax liability, you must determine how the unpaid balance...
How is property divided in a Florida divorce?
Going through a divorce or legal separation is no easy feat. There are a host of difficult topics to negotiate, and property division may be one of the most complicated. Since you may have become attached to property you accumulated during the relationship, it is...
Tips for helping your children adjust to life after divorce
Though divorce is difficult for the adults involved, your kids are also deeply impacted by their parents splitting up. According to World Psychiatry, children with divorced parents are more likely to have psychological problems. These issues can manifest as depressed...
Answers to frequently asked questions about Florida divorces
No one goes into a marriage expecting it to end in divorce. Understandably, when a divorce does happen, many people have questions. These are some answers to frequently asked questions about Florida divorces. What are some common reasons people get divorced? Whether...