What are the key components of a divorce settlement agreement?
Preparing for a divorce is a deeply personal transition that requires you to navigate a maze of decisions that will shape the future of you and your family. When going through this journey, one of the complexities you will face is drafting a fair divorce settlement...
How to manage debt if you divorce in Florida
Navigating the ins and outs of assets division during a divorce can be one of the most challenging tasks you might face. Beyond marital properties, you must also tackle one of the most emotionally charged but equally important divorce issues: the division of debt....
Is your spouse quiet quitting your marriage?
Quiet quitting is not just for the workplace; it can happen in your marriage, too. It is a creeping and often unnoticeable change where a spouse starts doing only the bare minimum to avoid conflict. This gradual withdrawal may stem from a buildup of issues in your...
What happens if a marital settlement agreement is incomplete?
A marital settlement agreement (MSA) is a structured plan for life after divorce in Florida. It specifies how divorcing parties will divide assets and liabilities. It also details arrangements for their children, such as custody and timesharing schedules, ensuring...
What to do about the mortgage during the divorce
Dividing property during the divorce can be complex, especially when dealing with valuable assets. Aside from joint accounts and other marital belongings, deciding what to do about the family home can lead to complications. This property usually has an accompanying...
Are you afraid to get a divorce because of financial uncertainty?
Marriage involves making sacrifices to support each other. In many marriages, one spouse gives up their career to take on the role of homemaker. By doing so, the working spouse can concentrate on their job or business and come home to a clean house and even a...
Are empty nest divorces contributing to the gray divorce trend?
An empty nest divorce is one where the children of the divorcing couple are all grown up and have already left the family home. Gray divorce, on the other hand, refers to when a person 50 years of age or older goes through a divorce. The gray divorce trend could be a...
Understanding the types of alimony in a Florida divorce
Every year, thousands of couples divorce in the Sunshine State. One major concern you may have when considering divorce or amid a divorce is whether you will be paying or receiving alimony. The answer to this question depends on your unique situation. Learning about...
Does a simplified dissolution of marriage fit my situation?
There is an understandable perception that most Florida divorces are contentious with the parties feeling lingering aftereffects from a failing relationship. People might fight over child custody, parenting time, property division and alimony. In some cases, however,...
The benefits of no-fault divorce
You may have read that Florida is a "no-fault divorce" state. This term gets thrown around all the time by both people who support the idea and those who oppose it. In this blog post, we'll give a brief summary of what "no-fault divorce" means and why it is important....