Preparing for divorce mediation
You and your spouse have not been able to resolve your property division, custody and alimony matters, but you believe mediation may be the solution. The mediator is prepared to help the two of you reach agreements on these topics, but you must be able to present your...
Why a Facebook divorce is a terrible idea
Go ahead. Admit it. You “live” on social media. You cannot stay away from Facebook and the others. You constantly check your cellphone to keep up with your friends and family and let them keep up with you. But if you plan to get a Florida divorce soon, you should...
Are you really ready to fight for the house in the divorce?
This is the house where you have raised your children and put down roots. The divorce is already uprooting you emotionally, and you do not want to give up the safety and security you feel when you are at home. You want to keep the house. Before you declare your...
How does Florida divide assets in a divorce?
The prospect of divorce brings up many questions, and one you likely have is what will happen to your assets. You may have friends who have lost or gained much in a divorce, and you wonder what will be the case for you. Property division is complex, especially when...
Forensic accounting investigation and high-asset divorce
Divorce is stressful. Key issues revolve around money and children. Fair asset division can be particularly stressful in a high net-worth divorce. In a low-asset divorce, both parties have a pretty good idea of their assets, and often, they can settle differences...
2 simple alimony decision points
If anyone tells you anything definite about alimony in Florida, it is likely you should take that information with a grain of salt. Even people who have gone through the divorce process and have similar situations to yours may not be good sources of...
Will a judge force me to split my 401(k) with my ex?
In preparing for a divorce, especially in a high-asset situation, tensions run relatively high. Not only do you own several properties, but you also have a sizeable investment account with your employer. You planned on that 401(k) getting you through retirement and...
How will your antiques impact your high-asset divorce?
If you and your spouse are like most high-asset Florida couples, you likely own some antiques. Or at least you own some old things that you believe to be antiques. And you likely believe that these things have increased in value the older they have become. Before...
3 signs divorce mediation is right for you
Although the stereotype of the divorce process is two angry spouses fighting it out in court, not everyone wants to go that route. Litigation is usually costly, lengthy and discouraging. A more positive approach to divorce is mediation. This method is about working...
Is your spouse committing financial fraud?
As you and your spouse begin contemplating a Florida divorce, you may have the uneasy feeling that (s)he is attempting to hide marital assets from you so as to obtain a better financial position for himself or herself in your property settlement negotiations. Your...
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