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What Happens to the Family Home in a Florida Divorce?
For many couples, the family home is the largest asset they own. It’s understandable that you may be extremely concerned about what happens to your home when you’re going through a divorce in Florida. Disputes over the family home can lead to a seriously contentious divorce. It’s helpful to understand how the Florida divorce… Read More »
The Future of Prenuptial Agreements in Florida: Courts Say Yes to Pet Nups and No to Baby Nups
Prenuptial agreements are becoming more widespread, especially among younger couples, and their provisions and applications are becoming more diverse. The media stereotype of a prenuptial agreement involves a wealthy man with at least one divorce in his past marrying a younger woman and signing a prenuptial agreement specifying the maximum amount of spousal support… Read More »
Florida Allows for Permanent Alimony, but Courts Only Award It to People Who Really Need It
Seeing a divorce decree with your name on it brings about mixed feelings. On the one hand, you feel relieved to be out of an unhappy marriage and free to find a happy relationship with someone else. On the other hand, it is devastating to find out that, after the court has divided your… Read More »
Which Type of Alimony Is Right for Your Family?
Florida law recognizes a whopping six types of alimony. Unless you have been involved in a dispute with a former spouse over spousal support, it might seem excessive to define so many different types of alimony, but in law, too much detail is better than too little. Imagine if alimony were simply a question… Read More »
Trying to Get the Cheapest or Quickest Divorce Will Probably Backfire
What do you want out of your divorce? What is your highest priority? Do you want to avoid seeing your ex in person at all costs? Are you holding onto a desperate hope that you and your ex really were made for each other, and therefore you want to leave the door open for… Read More »
What Happens to Valuable Artwork in a Boca Raton Divorce?
In theory, dividing artwork during your Florida divorce is no different than dividing household items and other assets. If the artwork is considered a marital asset, it’s subject to Florida’s laws on equitable distribution. However, it’s understandable that you might be concerned about the value given that some pieces of art can be worth… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions on Intellectual Property and Boca Raton Divorce
Intellectual property is tangible or intangible property that was derived from intellect or work. It can be an invention, an idea, or a process. It can also be an application, registration or right related to this property. Dividing intellectual property in a Florida divorce can be difficult and complex, which is why you need… Read More »
Divorcing in Florida with a Child Who Has Special Needs
Divorce is typically a contentious process, made worse by tensions and arguments that escalate surrounding property division, alimony, child custody, and child support. Most couples know they should be focusing on what’s important, but they tend to let anger and emotions get the best of them during negotiations. If you have a child who… Read More »
Temporary Child Custody in Florida
There are some divorce proceedings that become so adversarial that it’s impossible to effectively co-parent. These situations may even lead to the need for temporary custody orders. It’s important to understand what temporary custody is and what situations may warrant such an order. When you retain a Boca Raton divorce attorney, he or she… Read More »
Does Florida Have Spousal Privilege?
Spousal privilege in Florida is also known as “husband – wife privilege” and is covered under Florida Statute Section 90.504. This privilege is designed to prevent one spouse from disclosing certain types of communication that occurred between the spouses. It is to encourage honest communication between spouses without worry or threat that any of… Read More »
