Tag Archives: Asset Distribution
Postnuptial Agreement: What is It, and Will It Protect You in a Divorce?
Most people have heard of a prenuptial agreement, which is an agreement that two people sign before they get married that sets out the rights and obligations of each party in the event of a divorce, death, and throughout the marriage. A postnuptial agreement is exactly the same as a prenuptial, except that the… Read More »
What Divorce in Retirement Means for Your Pension
Perspective One: You work your entire life to provide your wife and kids with luxuries you never had as a child. You put in overtime hours so that you can afford the family vacations in Maui and New Zealand, and double time to give your wife the diamond necklace she was eyeing in the… Read More »
Can I Leave My Matrimonial Home Before The Divorce is Finalized?
We understand: divorces are tough, and once two people decide to part ways, things between them can become awkward and strained. To avoid any uncomfortable situations, one spouse will typically move out of the marital home before the divorce is finalized. While this might seem like a good way to spare each others feelings,… Read More »
Is My Spouse Entitled to Half of My Medical Practice in Divorce?
Building a successful private medical practice in Florida takes a significant amount of time, money, and commitment. For some professionals, the process can take years; for others, it can take decades. No matter how long it took you though, if you have finally found success in private practice, you understand that there is no… Read More »
No Joke: Why Prank Marriages Are Not Funny
Thinking of pulling a prank marriage? They are not quite so funny as you may think, and require a lot more than just a straight face. Thinking a prank marriage could never happen? They have, in the UK, in California, in Delaware, and a variety of other places. Here are a few reasons why… Read More »
Debunking the Most Common Divorce Myths
Divorce rates are extremely high, and one might think that most information about divorce is common knowledge. However, the truth is that many divorce myths still abound, stemming from popular culture and other sources. Here are some of the most common divorce myths, as well as the truth behind them. Divorce Will Cost Me… Read More »
Mandatory Discovery: Tips for the Divorce Process
In divorces in the state of Florida, there is a phase called discovery. In Florida, there is a mandatory discovery procedure for all divorces that are not being processed through simplified divorce (only for divorces completely uncontested). The mandatory discovery involves both spouses handing over financial information, and sometimes answering interrogatories (lists of questions… Read More »
Top Ten Things to Do Before Divorce
If you are approaching a divorce, do not wait to get your affairs in order. Acting quickly before the divorce petition is filed can help protect your rights and interests throughout the process, which can be a tumultuous one even if it is amicable. If divorce appears to be imminent, here are the top… Read More »
Who Gets the Ring? What Happens after a Broken Engagement
When an engagement ends in a breakup, partners can be left with daunting tasks such as cancelling wedding plans, notifying family and friends, and grappling with emotional fallout. An important part of this post-engagement activity is to determine what happens to assets like the engagement ring. Laws pertaining to engagement rings vary by state… Read More »
Property Division in Divorce Cases
In divorces or separations, it is necessary to divide up the property owned between the two separating individuals. Who gets what? It depends on what type of property it is. In cases in which two people are separating, there are three different types of property into which marital property is classified for legal distribution… Read More »
