Category Archives: Property Division
A Checklist for Marital Assets In Divorce
Depending on the length of your marriage, you and your spouse may have acquired a significant amount of property and assets together. Even in unions lasting only a few years, there is likely to be real estate, personal property, and financial accounts to consider. When filing for divorce, any property accumulated during the marriage… Read More »
How Do Commingled Assets Apply to My Divorce?
In any divorce proceeding, the property, assets, and liabilities incurred during the marriage will be divided between both parties. Property division in Florida is done equitably, which means in a manner that seems fair and reasonable, though not necessarily even. Anything purchased or acquired before the marriage is exempt and remains with the person… Read More »
Common Disputes During Divorce
The process of going through a divorce is never easy, but knowing what to expect can help you be better prepared. Even in the most amicable of situations, there are certain issues that commonly come up, that could result in potential problems. Disagreements that arise during divorce proceedings can delay the time it takes… Read More »
Uncovering Financial Fraud During Your Divorce
During any type of divorce proceeding, one of the most important decisions that will be made concerns dividing the property accumulated during the marriage. Whether you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse own a lot or a little, obtaining your fair share of the value for real estate, material possessions, and financial accounts is key to… Read More »
Do I Need A Temporary Relief Order Before My Divorce Is Final?
Divorce proceedings are as varied and unique as each of the parties involved. While you may know of people in circumstances where these matters were resolved quickly, the timeline depends on numerous factors, not the least of which is you and your former spouse’s ability to agree on issues such as the division of… Read More »
Should I Move Out of the House if I Am Getting Divorced?
When one or both spouses decide to file for divorce in the state of Florida, one common immediate question always concerns the marital residence. More specifically, a spouse will often wonder if he or she should stay in the marital home, or move out and leave the home to his or her spouse. This… Read More »
Privacy Rights and the High Net Worth Divorce
Typically, almost every aspect of a divorce proceeding is a public record. When the parties involved are celebrities, public figures, or have a high net worth, however, privacy may be of special concern. Fortunately, there are a number of different techniques that you can use in your divorce to protect your privacy, despite the… Read More »
Financial Disclosure Forms and Your Florida Divorce
Like many other states, Florida court requires both spouses in most divorce proceedings to complete a Family Law Financial Affidavit. The point of this form is to make the divorce process as transparent as possible. This step ensures that both spouses know about all property and debts that exist, which may be subject to… Read More »
Dividing Retirement Plans and Pensions in Your Florida Divorce
One essential part of getting divorced is dividing the marital assets or property between the two spouses. Marital property generally is any sort of property – bank accounts, real estate, retirement plans – that either party accrued during the marriage. A retirement plan may be one of the couple’s most valuable marital assets, so… Read More »
Discovery in Your Florida Divorce: Disclosing Information to Your Spouse
When you go through a divorce in the state of Florida, you must disclose certain types of information to your spouse, and vice versa. The process of gathering this information and providing it to your spouse is called discovery. The purpose of discovery is to ensure that there are no surprises in your divorce… Read More »