Category Archives: Divorce
What “Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage” Actually Means Under Florida Law
If you have started looking into divorce in Florida, you have probably run into the phrase “irretrievable breakdown of the marriage” and thought, sounds dramatic, but what does it actually mean? Do you need a marriage that ended in flames, or does a slow fade to indifference count too? Let’s clear up the mystery…. Read More »
Protecting Your Business as a Separate Asset During a Florida Divorce
You built your business from nothing. Maybe it started at your kitchen table, maybe it grew out of a hobby that got wildly out of hand. Whatever the story, the idea that a divorce could hand a chunk of it to someone who never signed a single invoice probably keeps you up at night…. Read More »
How Social Media Posts Can Hurt Your Divorce Case in Florida
You had a rough week, your divorce is dragging on, and posting a fiery rant about your soon to be ex feels genuinely cathartic in the moment. Here is the uncomfortable truth: that post might end up printed out and sitting on a judge’s desk. Florida courts see social media evidence constantly, and what… Read More »
Divorce and Immigration Status: What Non-Citizens in South Florida Need to Know
Divorce is stressful enough when the only paperwork involved is a settlement agreement. Add a green card into the mix, and suddenly you are juggling family court and federal immigration law at the same time. If you are a non-citizen going through a divorce in South Florida, does ending your marriage also mean losing… Read More »
What Happens to Your Florida Homestead Exemption During Divorce?
If you own a home in Florida, you probably already know that the homestead exemption is one of the best perks of living here. It can save you a significant amount of money on your property taxes every year. But what happens to that exemption when your marriage falls apart? If you’re heading into… Read More »
How Florida Law Establishes Paternity and Why It Matters for Both Parents
The word “paternity” might sound like a legal technicality, but for parents and children alike, it carries enormous real-world consequences. Whether you are a mother trying to secure support for your child, or a father seeking to be recognized as a legal parent, understanding how Florida law handles paternity is an important first step…. Read More »
When the Marriage Is on the Rocks and Someone Is, Too: Substance Abuse Allegations in Palm Beach County Divorce
Divorce is rarely simple, but when substance abuse enters the picture, the stakes get higher and the proceedings get more complicated. Whether the allegations are being raised about you or your spouse, they can affect nearly every major issue a judge has to decide, from where the kids live to how the marital assets… Read More »
To Have and to Hold, Then to Divide: How Inherited Assets Work in a Florida Divorce
You worked hard your whole life, or perhaps a relative left you something meaningful after theirs. Now you are going through a divorce and wondering whether the inheritance you received is suddenly up for grabs. The short answer is: it depends. Florida law draws a careful line between what is yours alone and what… Read More »
How Florida Courts Value a Closely Held Business in a Divorce
If you or your spouse owns a business that is not publicly traded, you are facing one of the most complicated financial questions that can arise in a Florida divorce. Closely held businesses, including family businesses, professional practices, and small corporations, do not have a share price you can simply look up online. So… Read More »
Dissipation of Marital Assets: What It Is and How It Affects Your Divorce Settlement
Going through a divorce is stressful enough on its own. But what happens when you suspect your spouse has been spending down marital money, draining accounts, or racking up debt, right before or during the divorce process? This is called dissipation of marital assets, and it can have a real impact on how property… Read More »