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Protecting Your Business in the Event of a Divorce
If you are a business owner, the challenges that come with a divorce become even more intricate, as dissolving the marriage can have an impact on your hard-earned assets. There are several ways to protect your business if you get a divorce. They include: Documenting your business finances — Start by ensuring that your business […]
How a History of Drug or Alcohol Abuse Could Affect a Custody Order
Divorce can be an emotionally charged journey, and when children are involved, the stakes are undeniably higher. Custody battles add another layer of complexity to an already challenging situation. One significant factor that can heavily influence custody decisions is a parent’s history of drug or alcohol abuse. Courts will not automatically deny custody to parents […]
Divorcing a Spouse with a Personality Disorder
Divorcing a spouse is inherently challenging, but when a personality disorder is in the mix, the complexities can make an already difficult situation feel impossible. Two personality disorders that frequently present unique challenges during divorce proceedings are Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). Individuals with BPD often experience intense and unpredictable mood […]
How You Can Benefit from a Prenuptial Agreement
A prenuptial agreement, also known as an antenuptial agreement, is a contract between parties who intend on getting legally married. While some may believe that these agreements are only necessary for the wealthy who have many assets, prenups can benefit any couple. A prenup details each spouse’s financial responsibilities and property rights during the marriage […]
Enforcing a Child Support Order When Your Ex Won’t Pay
Parents, whether married or not, have a legal duty to provide financial support for their biological and adopted children. When a couple’s relationship ends by divorce or legal separation, the family court issues child support orders, where one spouse makes payments to help the other parent with child-rearing expenses. The state of Florida has an […]
What Is Pet Custody and How Is it Decided?
Ownership and custody of pets is an evolving issue in divorce law. Historically, pets have been treated strictly as personal property. The family court would place a nominal economic value on the pet and ownership would be given to one spouse. Also, a family member’s attachment to the pet and the animal’s well-being were not […]
Why You Should Still Use an Attorney for an Uncontested Divorce
While some divorce cases are lengthy and intense battles, dissolving a marriage need not always be so contentious. The state of Florida recognizes uncontested divorces in which both parties agree to dissolving the marriage. Further, the parties also agree on the reason(s) that the marriage must end and are in accord as to the financial […]
Can You Modify a Parenting Plan After it Has Been Approved?
When a couple with minor children divorces in Florida, the parties must submit a parenting plan to the court. The plan contains detailed information on who has what decision-making authority over minor children and the child time-sharing/visitation schedules. Once the parenting plan is accepted and approved by the court, it becomes part of the divorce […]
Dividing Assets in a Gray Divorce
When an older couple dissolves their marriage, it is commonly known as a “gray divorce.” While the age of the parties makes no difference legally, there are unique challenges and circumstances for divorcing spouses age 50 and above. Older couples tend to have more assets and no dependent children. Therefore, gray divorces usually focus on […]
