Tag Archives: Boca Raton Divorce Attorneys
Dating During Your Florida Divorce: Legal, But is it Smart?
Many people have no desire to jump back into the dating pool while they are going through a divorce. If the divorce was not mutual, they are most likely mourning the loss of their marriage, not out looking for love. But some people – whether the divorce is taking longer than expected due to… Read More »
Private Trial Offers Quick Resolution for Boca Raton Divorces
For those willing to pay, Florida law offers couples going through a divorce to submit their case for voluntary trial resolution, which allows them to reach a settlement without ever having to step foot in court. What is Voluntary Trial Resolution? Voluntary trial resolution is similar to arbitration, and allows a private, faster way… Read More »
Post-Divorce Tax Issues Clients May Need to Consider
After months of back and forth negotiations, the divorce is finalized and you and your now ex-spouse are free to move on to the next phase of your lives. But while the marriage may be over, there may be some lingering tax issues related to the divorce. In another post we discussed tax issues… Read More »
High-Net Worth Divorces: Why Title May Not Mean Everything Where Division of Assets is Concerned
Several years ago, our firm had a client in the midst of a high-net-worth divorce. He came to our office concerned that his wife would be awarded the couple’s home, as well as several other high-value assets, because ownership of the assets was in her name alone. But after some discussion, it was discovered… Read More »
Getting Divorced? Think Twice Before Posting on Social Media
If you are like the majority of the clients that walk through our door, you no doubt have a Facebook, Twitter or Instagram account – maybe even all three. There is no denying the convenience of social media for staying in touch with family and friends, re-connecting with childhood classmates, and getting support from… 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 »
Tax Issues During Divorce
The divorce is underway, you and your spouse are living in separate homes, and the only contact you have outside of the divorce is in regard to the children, assuming there are any. You and your spouse are living separate lives and, except for the issuance of the final divorce decree, may feel as… Read More »
Pets and Divorce
According to the U.S. Pet Ownership and Demographic Sourcebook, more than 66% of all U.S. households own either a dog or cat. For many people, their furry animal friends are more than just cuddly companions – they’re as beloved as children. And this can make divorce proceedings contentious, as each couple fights to retain… Read More »
Domestic Violence and Child Custody: Is the Abuser Entitled to Custody?
Child custody cases are often contentious affairs, with neither parent wanting to relinquish precious time with their child. But if there is a history of domestic violence between you and your child’s other parent, the desire to be awarded sole custody of your child has more to do with just time – it has… Read More »
Revocation of Beneficiary Designations after Florida Divorce
Divorce signifies a clean break – the marriage is ended, households separated and assets divided. With the exception of raising the children, most couples no longer wish to be tied to their ex-spouse, and they certainly have no desire for their spouse to benefit financially from them in any way. You may find it… Read More »
