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Why some divorcing spouses seek confidentiality agreements
As noted in a recent Forbes article on this topic, “ in divorce cases being safe is always better than being sorry.” The better-safe-than-sorry rationale extends to wide-ranging divorce subject matter. It can apply to the potential hiring of an investigator to probe...
How will grey divorce affect my assets?
Few people plan on divorcing near or after retirement. Yet so-called "grey divorces" are on the rise. Spouses sometimes grow apart as they grow older. Or one may discover an infidelity on the other's part. These, and other reasons, have led to one in four divorces...
Divorce property division and your Florida business
Asset division is a core concern for most divorcing couples. In most cases, Florida law provides for an equitable (read fair) distribution of property between splitting spouses. In some instances, that is relatively simple and straightforward. Assets deemed as...
What to ask yourself before a divorce?
Approaching divorce is a lot like approaching any other complex problem. You can rush right into it and hope things turn out fine or you can take a little time to fully understand the scope of what is ahead and approach it methodically. Entering a divorce with a plan...
Board certification for lawyers: Is it meaningful for clients?
One Florida family law attorney is pretty much the same as any other, right? After all, every duly credentialed practitioner has completed law school and passed a bar exam. Doesn’t that shared vetting point to the strong likelihood that any two advocates will secure...
The differences of divorce involving a military service member
When your spouse decided to enroll in the military, you may not have been married at the time. Once you two got married, you certainly didn't expect a divorce in your future, but sometimes, we have to navigate the unpredictable. Some elements, accessible to only...
How To File For Divorce In Florida
The divorce process is stressful enough as is; however, it becomes even more complicated when you realize that every state has its own requirements and processes. In the state of Florida, you have to be living in the state for a set period of time before you can file...
How to Move on After a Divorce: 6 Steps to Heal
Divorce is one of the most difficult experiences for a person to go through. You shared a home, finances, and maybe even children with this person that you once committed your life to. Splitting all of that is going to be painful. It doesn’t matter if your marriage...
Divorce Checklist: Everything You Need to Prepare
The divorce process is different for everyone. The emotions, the timeline, deciding who gets what – it all varies depending on the marriage in question. The one commonality between all divorces, though, is that there’s a lot of filing paperwork and gathering...