Category Archives: Asset Distribution
Negotiating the Divorce Agreement: The Fifth Step in the Florida Divorce Process
Filing for divorce in the state of Florida is a step-by-step process, beginning with the filing of the petition for the dissolution of marriage, service of the petition to the spouse, and followed by the negotiation of the terms of the divorce, including the division of property, agreements regarding child custody, and the awarding… Read More »
Special Considerations for Divorce Involving Healthcare Professionals
Divorce may seem to be a one-size-fits-all affair. But for some subsections of the community, there are special considerations to take into account in a divorce or separation. Healthcare professionals are one of those groups. Healthcare practitioners and those who own or operate healthcare practices can face unique challenges in divorce. Below are some… Read More »
Property Division in Divorce Cases
In divorces or separations, it is necessary to divide up the property owned between the two separating individuals. Who gets what? It depends on what type of property it is. In cases in which two people are separating, there are three different types of property into which marital property is classified for legal distribution… Read More »
Everything But the Kitchen Sink: Dividing Furniture in Divorce Cases
When working through a divorce or separation process, deciding who gets the couch may seem like it should be low on the priority list. However, establishing property rights to objects in and outside of the marital home can be essential to coming up with a divorce or separation agreement that is fair to both… Read More »
We’re Divorcing: Who Gets the House?
Dividing property can be a touchy subject during a divorce or separation. And often, the most tumultuous decision regarding property division involves the family marital home. It’s sometimes the most valuable asset to be distributed among the parties, and may have a strong emotional connotation. The following includes some things to consider in making… Read More »
Steps to Take After Boca Raton Divorce
Just because you have an order of divorce signed by the judge doesn’t mean your work is done. There are a number of loose ends you’ll need to tie up before you can consider yourself completely severed from your ex-spouse. Changing your name. If you decide to revert to your maiden name once the… Read More »
Dissipation of the Florida Marital Estate
While out to lunch, two women were discussing their lives. One of them disclosed to her friend that she was contemplating leaving her husband. The friend, after offering the appropriate condolences for the impending divorce, offered this advice: “Make sure, before you file anything, you start putting money into a separate account for yourself.”… Read More »
Preparation is Key: Having the Right Documents Can Make Filing for Divorce Easier
Divorce can be a long, arduous process. Sometimes it’s due to issues that arose during the marriage, and fighting and nitpicking over every detail is a way to get payback. Other times, the parties drag their feet in gathering and turning over financial information. In either case, being prepared ahead of time with the… Read More »
Four Signs Social Media May be Ruining Your Marriage
Most people today use at least one form of social media, whether it is Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Snapchat. For most, it is an innocuous hobby, a way to pass the time and reconnect with your second grade best friend while seeing the latest in cute cat memes and share the mundane events of… Read More »
Marital or Separate Property in Florida Divorces
A huge part of any divorce proceeding involves negotiating an equitable division of assets. In divorce, assets acquired during the marriage are marital and each party is entitled to a fair share. Separate property, on the other hand, is property that either spouse owned prior to the marriage, or received during the marriage by… Read More »
