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Thursday,
January 28, 2016.
posted in Divorce

Divorce Without Telling The Other Spouse is Likely Null And Void

When an affluent person wants to block a prospective spouse from obtaining an interest in his or her assets, the common legal device in Florida is to use is a prenuptial agreement. These are enforceable contracts in the event of a later divorce, especially when they are drawn up properly and when full disclosure of assets...

Tuesday,
January 19, 2016.
posted in Divorce

It Pays To Be Fully Informed And Act Decisively During A Divorce

Whether one lives in Florida or another state, there may be more to a divorce than the participants thought possible. When people start to think about all of the issues and related side issues, they may be surprised by the many decisions and actions that need to be taken. That fact makes it often better...

Friday,
January 15, 2016.
posted in Divorce

Child-Centered Divorce is Being Commemorated in January

January sees more divorce filings than any other month. In light of this, one divorce and parenting coach is recognizing January as International Child-Centered Divorce Month. The goal of the special child-centered month is to educate parents in Florida and across the country in parenting skills that will increase the positive influences on their children and hopefully prevent...

Thursday,
December 31, 2015.
posted in Divorce

Celebrity Divorce is Based On Universal Family Law Concepts

Celebrity divorces sometimes involve large monetary amounts, but the general family law concepts that are applied by the courts are fairly consistent with respect to persons in all economic strata and residing in all states, including Florida. Some common principles were applied in the recent celebrity divorce settlement of Oscar-nominated actor Jeremy Renner and his wife,...

Thursday,
December 24, 2015.
posted in Family Law

Reasonable Holiday Visiting Agreements Are Favored in Family Law

For separated and divorced Florida couples with minor children, all of the holidays during the year can present special problems. There is only so much time, and each parent’s schedule must be adjusted to accommodate the other. In family law, the object is to have two parents communicating and cooperating so that holiday visits come...

Thursday,
December 17, 2015.
posted in Divorce

After Divorce, Some May Feel More Secure With Less Money

What is the biggest cause of divorce? Is it basic incompatibility? No, researchers have found that it is money issues. The issue of financial security, or the lack of it, has led many promising marital unions into the hallways of divorce court, both here in Florida and throughout the country. The fascinating part of that fact,...

Friday,
December 11, 2015.
posted in Divorce

Financial Guidance Can Be Critical to Divorcing Florida Spouses

For many individuals in Florida and elsewhere, fears of surviving financially are a big concern during and after a divorce. The uncertainty of divorce on one’s financial status can be frightening to some, especially for those who did not exert a great deal of control over the financial issues during the marriage. A divorce raises the...

Thursday,
December 10, 2015.
posted in Family Law

Mother’s Homicide Makes Family Law Custody Decision Difficult

Can a man who is suspected but not charged with killing his wife retain custody of the minor children? That question is being confronted in a Lee County court in Florida in a case where the Department of Children and Families is trying to remove two minor children from the father’s custody. Child custody disputes...

Thursday,
December 03, 2015.
posted in Divorce

Divorce Can Have A Major Impact On Health Insurance

If divorce is going to leave a person without health insurance and the need to pick a new plan, one should not expect it to be easy. There is a myriad of plans available nationwide and in Florida from a large number of companies, but choosing the right fit can be a difficult task. It...

Wednesday,
November 18, 2015.
posted in Divorce

A QDRO Dictates Division of 401(k) Retirement Plans in Divorce

The division of retirement benefits in divorce is sometimes a difficult undertaking. In an equitable property distribution state, such as Florida, the assets acquired during the marriage are subject to equitable division by the family law court during a divorce. Equitable property division is based on the general idea of fairness. The statute sets forth certain...

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