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Property Division in Your Boca Raton Divorce
When it comes to couples getting a divorce, dividing the marital property can be one of the most contentious aspects of the process. During the course of the marriage, both spouses may make investments and contribute towards building the relationship. When the marriage breaks down, everything has to be divided, much like a business… Read More »
Tips for Successful Florida Divorce Mediation
Have you decided to consider mediation for your Florida divorce? Mediation can be a successful tool in many types of legal matters, but you have to plan accordingly. Unfortunately, for some couples, mediation does not always work. Perhaps one spouse refuses to participate, is hiding assets, or wants to fight until the bitter end…. Read More »
Dispelling Common Myths About Florida Prenuptial Agreements
For a long time, prenuptial agreements have been seen as a negative element or red flag to a marriage, but they shouldn’t be. While talking about legal documents may not necessarily be romantic, they can be an important part of your financial future and protect both spouses in the unfortunate event that something happens…. Read More »
Can I Modify my Florida Divorce Decree?
Once your divorce has been finalized, you may assume that it was your last dealing with the court and your ex. If you have children together, that definitely won’t be the case, as you may be sharing custody and co-parenting together for many years to come. Or, the court may have awarded you alimony… Read More »
Do I Qualify for USFSPA Benefits in Florida if My Ex-Spouse is Military?
If you are preparing for, or are currently going through, a Florida divorce, you may be entitled to some benefits under the USFSPA, which stands for the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act (10 U.S.C. 1408). The main provisions of the USFSPA give individual states rights to distribute a military member’s retirement pay to… Read More »
How to Handle a Florida Divorce When Your Spouse is Overseas
Getting a divorce can be stressful enough, but it can become even more stressful when your soon-to-be ex doesn’t live in the United States. You might be wondering if this means you can’t proceed with the divorce. Even if your spouse tells you they are staying out of the country as a way of… Read More »
When Do You Need a QDRO in a Florida Divorce?
When you think about property division during your divorce, you may be most concerned about large assets like your primary residence and other property you may own. However, you may be overlooking one of the most valuable assets in your portfolio — your retirement accounts. Retirement accounts are often one of the most valuable… Read More »
What is a Morality Clause, and Does it Apply to My Florida Divorce?
Morality clauses are something that used to be rather popular in a divorce, especially in the South. These were part of a Judge’s divorce order and typically required one or both of the divorcing spouses to do something. It could also require that they refrain from a specific action. One example of a commonly… Read More »
Vocational Experts and Your Florida Divorce
There may be certain Florida divorce cases that can benefit from the assistance of a vocational expert. A vocational expert is someone who will evaluate a spouse during the divorce to determine whether his or her employability and earning capacity are in line with what they are claiming. Their expertise will help the court… Read More »
How to Lower Your Florida Alimony Payment
Alimony, or spousal support, is one of the most litigated matters in a Florida divorce. A fight over alimony can be both emotionally and financially devastating. Many spouses are concerned that once divorce is imminent, the other side will ask for an unrealistic support amount or that the judge will award a completely unrealistic… Read More »
