Some divorces in Florida happen in an amicable way while others become contentious. During contested divorces, your financial assets might be at risk, so you should begin protecting your interests even before the divorce proceedings get underway. Identify your assets...
Year: 2021
Should you consider a collaborative divorce?
There is a perception that most Florida divorces are contentious because couples disagree about every issue. While that might be true in some cases, it is not set in stone that the parties will have endless acrimony. Often, it is possible to find common ground....
Valuating cryptocurrency can be complicated
Cryptocurrency has become an increasingly difficult factor in Florida divorce settlements. This is largely because dogecoin and bitcoin, as well as other types of cryptocurrency, are gaining popularity and increasing in value. Over 20 million people in the US may own...
Addiction issues and custody
Florida residents who are struggling with substance abuse and addiction should be prepared to see their custody rights impacted while they work out their issues and make progress. However, they can take comfort in knowing that the intent of the court system is to...
Dividing property during your divorce in Florida
Dividing your home and property during a divorce is a challenging task because you have to determine the value of your property and decide how to equitably divide it between you and your ex-spouse. If you want to get your fair share of a home or investment property,...
Child custody and relocation after a divorce
After you’ve gone through a divorce in Florida, you may want to move because you accepted a new job or just want to start over in a new city. Whatever the reason is, you will find that it does get a bit more complicated when you have children involved. While...
How alimony is decided in Florida
When people decide to file for divorce, either spouse can request alimony. However, an award of alimony is not automatic. Simply asking for alimony in your divorce paperwork does not guarantee you will receive it. Instead, Florida judges consider multiple factors when...
Benefits of Florida family mediation
Mediation is a way for individuals to talk about their concerns and make decisions with the help of a third party. Mediators are not permitted to determine what is right or wrong or to give people instructions for how to resolve a dispute; they simply facilitate a...
Can you change a parenting plan?
A parenting plan that worked several months ago might not work for you now. In the state of Florida, you have the option to change your parenting plan. However, you can't change the plan any time without consulting a judge first. How do you change your parenting plan?...
The factors that go into a divorce settlement
The state of Florida is an equitable distribution state, which means that joint assets are divided based on a number of factors. These factors typically include the length of the marriage, the physical condition of each spouse and each person's needs after the divorce...