South Central Florida Legal Blog

Divorces are hard journeys for many people. For business owners, there is a dynamic that isn't present in other divorces. These individuals have to think about how the divorce will impact the business.It is imperative that you think carefully about what you are going...

Every divorce has its unique challenges -- but for high-asset couples, the first challenge may be as basic as figuring out everything that's owned and what value to attribute to each holding. That's before you get to the part where you have to try to divide things up,...

Expenses can easily pile up for people in Florida seeking a divorce. In addition to legal fees, a couple that needs to split the assets within a 401(k) retirement plan must first obtain a qualified domestic relations order. After paying a lawyer to prepare the QDRO...

Florida couples who are getting a divorce may focus largely on major issues, such as child support and custody, as well as major assets such as the home. This might cause other financial considerations that are just as important to fall by the wayside. For example,...

We are all familiar with the wedding vows recited in the generic Hollywood movie scene: "for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health." While most engaged couples may seek to make similar promises during their own ceremony, those with high assets may have different...

Depletion of assets happens when one person in a Florida divorce spends marital assets in an effort to keep the other spouse from being able to claim them as part of property division. It may be possible to seek a restraining order to stop this from happening. It...

Florida fans of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie may have heard some of the speculation whirling around their divorce. It has been speculated that the two had a prenuptial agreement since both have been married before and each brought their own considerable assets into...

Florida parents who have established a college savings account for their child may be concerned about what will happen to the account if they divorce. When parents end their marriage, all marital assets must be divided, including savings accounts that were meant to...

When Florida couples have been married for lengthy periods of time, they often have accumulated substantial assets, including pensions, retirement accounts, investment properties and other complex assets. If you are in this situation and are considering getting...

Divorce can affect Florida couples at various stages in their marriages, and the financial aftermath can be overwhelming for both parties involved in the process. There are many factors that are considered during financial negotiations in divorce, and both sides may...