Florida has a mandatory disclosure requirement to ensure fairness and compliance with equitable distribution laws in divorce. Under this rule, parties must exchange comprehensive sworn financial affidavits and supporting documents within 45 days of the initial...
Year: 2026
Will you need to refinance your house after a divorce?
You and your spouse are joint homeowners, so you are both on your home mortgage. You have paid off some of that mortgage, so you do have equity in the house, and perhaps the property value has gone up. As such, as you head toward a divorce, you know that you will have...
How collaborative divorce incentivizes spousal cooperation
Collaborative divorce is a cooperative process. Spouses must work together to agree on terms for dividing their property and sharing parental responsibilities. Many couples make informal promises to one another to keep their divorces amicable, but either spouse could...
The hidden tax implications of a Florida custody order
Parents generally don't focus on finances during custody negotiations. With exceptions for child support implications, the main concerns are usually what is best for the children and the maintenance of healthy parent-child relationships. Parents sometimes reach their...
Do I still have to pay alimony after retirement?
Retirement often changes your income, which raises an important question if you are paying alimony. In Florida, retirement does not automatically end spousal support, but it can impact how courts assess payments. Here’s what you need to know. Retirement does not...
Protecting yourself during contested divorce
Divorce is rarely easy, but some separations may carry more tension than others. When emotions are running high and communication begins to break down, the process can quickly become overwhelming, affecting your mental and physical health. It is natural to hope for a...
Does a new relationship terminate spousal support?
Spousal support, or alimony, makes it possible for stay-at-home parents and other low-earning or dependent spouses to live independently during and after a divorce. Spousal support is typically only available to those who specifically request it. If the courts...
Communicating during a high-conflict divorce
Soon-to-be ex-spouses communicating is crucial. It can help them resolve issues amicably, including financial and child custody matters, which can lead to a faster process and mutually beneficial outcomes. But what if you are going through a high-conflict divorce?...
Hiding and dissipating assets during divorce
A spouse hiding or dissipating assets during divorce can lead to unequal property division. One spouse may be at a financial disadvantage. If you are going through a divorce, it’s important to be adequately informed about these two tactics to take action early. So,...
Child support enforcement
Life after separation often comes with financial adjustments, and child support can be one of the most important. When payments are consistent, they help to provide stability and predictability for everyone involved. However, when payments stop or fall behind, stress...
