Category Archives: Divorce
Is All Compensation Treated Equally in Divorce?
We talk a lot about asset division in divorce, but cannot always get into the specifics, such as how different types of income are treated differently in divorce negotiations; even in a state like Florida that goes by equitable distribution. For example, what if most of your compensation comes from a bonus or stock… Read More »
Does Anyone Feel Like They Become a Better Parent After Divorce?
As divorce attorneys who practice here in Florida, one frequent concern we hear from clients is that getting a divorce will negatively affect their children. However, an important parenting article was recently published about the potential for divorce to actually make someone a better parent, especially if the home is suddenly free from the… Read More »
What Are the Most Common Money-Related Reasons People Get Divorced?
Money is one of the most common reasons couples decide to get divorced. In fact, money worries are one of the leading causes of marriages falling apart, and many cite financial pressure as the biggest challenge in their marriage. Finances and stress often go hand-in-hand, whether you are wealthy or in serious debt. Below,… Read More »
Should I Use a DIY Divorce App?
As divorce attorneys who practice here in Florida, we receive a number of questions about using online platforms (i.e. do-it-yourself “DIY” divorce apps) for divorce, with flat fees charging a certain amount per month to prepare and file all of the necessary forms/documents with the court. It is no surprise that these automated DIY… Read More »
If I’ve Been in the Dark About Finances During My Marriage, What Do I Need to Have In-Hand Before My Divorce?
While divorce can be difficult for anyone, it can be especially hard on a spouse who has been kept in the dark when it comes to household finances, investments, and other financial and legal assets. Given that 40 to 50 percent of marriages end in divorce, it is extremely crucial that these individuals take… Read More »
What Effect Does Divorce Have On Fathers as Single Parents?
New research indicates that divorced men actually become better caregivers and fathers when their custodial arrangements keep them in their children’s lives. In other words, becoming a single parent after divorce makes a number of fathers more likely to step forward and take more responsibility. In fact, these fathers found divorce to be enabling… Read More »
What Are the Most Important Insurance Issues I Need to Address During Divorce?
It is easy to lose sight of all the many bureaucratic issues that have to be tracked and taken care of during the divorce process. However, it is extremely important to review insurance policies. In particular, in order to ensure you understand how insurance coverage may change once your divorce is finalized and how… Read More »
The Most Important Changes to Make Once Your Divorce Decree Is Final
Going through a divorce is often traumatic enough without also having to worry about all the bureaucratic tasks that also have to be taken care of, both during and after. However, it is crucial that you and your divorce attorney take care of some of these tasks when it comes to what must be… Read More »
How Do I Make Sure I Have Covered All of The ‘Bases’ When It Comes to Technology & Protecting Myself During Divorce?
One of the most important issues to go over with your Orlando divorce attorney in the modern era is how you will address technology related issues in your divorce and over to ensure that you are protected—and/or even assisted by this technology—where possible. Technology provides an opportunity to do significant damage in divorce therefore… Read More »
How Do I Handle Credit & Financial Concerns During & After Divorce?
In the midst of going through divorce, it can be difficult to keep track of your credit and ask questions when it comes to important financial decisions. However, it is extremely important to stay on top of your credit reports; both before and after divorce. Specifically, if joint accounts are not separated correctly, and… Read More »