Couples seeking a divorce in Florida have many tricky issues to deal with, but one that may have substantial tax implications is dividing an IRA and or another retirement account. Paying attention to how to divide your qualified assets and doing so correctly could...
Divorce
Understanding your final divorce decree can be crucial
Are you getting divorced in Florida? Understanding the divorce decree is essential when you're dissolving your marriage. Signing it finalizes the process, which means you will want to be sure you agree with all of its terms and conditions. Is property divided...
How to work through anger during your divorce
The divorce process can generate many intense emotions, one of them being anger. If you are a Florida resident facing the end of your marriage, you might want some advice on how to deal with anger. Understand that anger is natural emotion While you might think...
Coping tips to help you move forward after a divorce
Florida residents going through a divorce might struggle with myriad emotions. While this is never an easy thing to endure, here are some coping tips that can help you move forward during and after a divorce. Give yourself time to heal Divorce can be just as...
Are Florida’s “permanent alimony” laws going to change?
Controversy surrounds legislative attempts to eliminate "permanent alimony" in Florida. Attempts to reform spousal support laws won't occur in 2021, but another attempt to eliminate the permanent support will likely happen in 2022. Opponents of the law have sought to...
What to expect after filing for divorce
Divorce is a different experience for everyone. However, every individual who is going through the process will experience some issues in one form or another. If you're preparing to file for divorce, here are some things you should expect as a Florida resident. Loss...
What is equitable distribution?
Divorce can take a financial and emotional toll on everyone in the family. The process of ending a marriage can also be complicated since state regulations determine who gets certain assets or property and which parties are responsible for the debt after the divorce....
Preparing for divorce before you file
Anyone who is considering ending their marriage should take steps in advance to prepare for divorce. Deciding to divorce is a major decision and shouldn't be taken lightly. Instead, people should carefully consider whether they truly want to get divorced before filing...
The rise of “gray divorce”
Many people may think of divorce as something that happens in the earlier part of a person's life or after just a few years of marriage. In fact, Florida couples who have been married for decades also may split up. The divorce rate of couples over 50 is twice as high...
What is the best way to answer a divorce petition?
When a couple in Florida begins divorce proceedings, one spouse might file first and then ensure that the other spouse legally receives a copy of the divorce petition. Once that petition is delivered, the receiving spouse has the choice to either answer the petition...
