Category Archives: Division Of Assets
Which Spouse, If Any, Keeps the Marital Home?
As many times as your divorce lawyer may tell you that divorce is not about winning or losing, the marital home can easily feel like a battleground, even if you and your spouse do not resort to childish pranks to antagonize each other like Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston’s characters in The Breakup. Divorce… Read More »
Are Cash Gifts From Your Family Marital Property?
Some divorce cases are more expensive than others, but even in the simplest cases, it will take you at least a few hundred dollars to go from being legally married to being legally single. If you have depended on your spouse financially throughout the marriage, then you can work out the payment of attorneys’… Read More »
High Net Worth Divorce Blues
Another Miami power couple has announced their divorce; it seems like a common occurrence here. Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra and his wife Nikki recently announced that they have filed for divorce after seven years of marriage. Erik Spoelstra has been a coach for the Miami Heat for 16 seasons, contributing to more… Read More »
Procrastination After Divorce Can Lead to Financial Woes in the Future
Getting divorced is a slog, and it is a relief to be legally single again. It is no wonder that some party planners in South Florida dedicate a page of their websites to divorce parties. You deserve to celebrate making it through your divorce and to share a toast to your new life with… Read More »
Do You Waive Your Right To Equitable Distribution By Signing A Religious Marriage Or Divorce Document?
The family courts do not rule on matters of religion, but many couples follow the laws of their faith traditions regarding marriage or divorce. If the Florida courts dissolve the marriage of a Catholic couple, this has no bearing on whether the Church annuls their marriage. Orthodox Judaism only considers a marriage dissolved after… Read More »
When Former Spouses Continue To Fight Over The Marital Home After Two Divorces
When a friend is going through a divorce and fears that their relationship with their children will never be the same, a natural response is to point to examples of divorced people whose grown children have emulated their parents’ successes in life. Perhaps you have seen Wolfgang van Halen perform on stage with his… Read More »
Before You Sign A Marital Settlement Agreement, Make Sure You Have All The Facts
Sometimes long marriages unravel slowly, such that, by the time the parties file for divorce, they have been living separately for years. In cases like these, they may have worked out a new normal where each spouse lives on his or her own income or where the wealthier spouse pays the financially disadvantaged spouse… Read More »
Divorce After A Long Separation
Married couples, even if they live in separate residences and even if they can barely stand to be in the same room together, have the right to manage their finances as they choose. If you pay your wife much more money than she needs in the hopes that, when you finally summon the courage… Read More »
Protecting Your Inheritance During a Florida Divorce
In most cases, any items or assets that you inherit directly are usually considered separate property in a divorce, even if they were acquired once you were married. What this means is that you are the sole owner of the inheritance, and the assets should not be in danger during your divorce. However, nothing… Read More »
Tips for Negotiating a Florida Divorce Settlement
When it comes to your divorce settlement, negotiating for the various terms or assets can be the most difficult part of the entire experience. Many people go into a divorce with a “winner take all” approach which can drag things out and make it even more contentious. If neither side is willing to compromise,… Read More »