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To Keep the Family Home or to Sell it? What to do in a Florida Divorce
In most Florida divorces, the big question – outside of “who gets the kids?” – is, “What should we do with the family home?” Monetary value aside, couples have a hard time separating from their family home for emotional reasons. Oftentimes the family home represents security and stability during an otherwise emotionally trying time…. Read More »
Does Adultery Affect the Outcome of My Florida Divorce?
While it can be devastating to discover that your significant other has been unfaithful to you, most family courts no longer view adultery as a punishable offense. In fact, most laws that found adultery to be relevant to divorce and child custody have been done away with. As a result, aggrieved spouses are no… Read More »
Introduction to International Divorce
International divorces are increasing as globalization rises. It is becoming more common over time to take jobs overseas, to be temporarily relocated to company offices in other countries, or to take a brief period to study or receive an advanced degree abroad. Now that the divorce rate in the United States approaches fifty percent,… Read More »
Dissipation of the Florida Marital Estate
While out to lunch, two women were discussing their lives. One of them disclosed to her friend that she was contemplating leaving her husband. The friend, after offering the appropriate condolences for the impending divorce, offered this advice: “Make sure, before you file anything, you start putting money into a separate account for yourself.”… Read More »
Gray Divorce: Special Considerations for Late in Life Divorcees
Divorce is no longer for the young and immature. The rate of divorce amongst couples age 50 and older – in 2009, it was at a rate of 1 out of every 4 divorcing couples – has doubled in the past 20 years. The trend in the number of baby boomers divorcing later in… Read More »
