When couples in divorce proceedings have disputes over who should get what, they aren’t always arguing over something they both want. There are often disputes over who will be stuck with the things that neither spouse wants to hold on to – their debts and responsibilities. One issue that comes up frequently in divorce cases is the responsibility to pay …
Divorce and Taxes – What You Need to Know
Make no mistake about it – divorce and taxes are two of the most unpleasant subjects out there. And if you are going through the process of a divorce, taxes are probably one of the last things you want to think about. But divorce can have major effect on your taxes – and the more you know about your tax …
How Do You Value a Business During Divorce?
Financial disclosure is a necessary part of the divorce process in the state of Florida. This can be a great deal more complicated than simply providing pay stubs, tax forms, and bank statements – particularly when you own a business. Calculating the value of your business can be a very confusing process, and you must provide the court with a …
January Divorce Filings
It is very interesting to note that in January, the rate of divorce filings increases dramatically. According to general belief, the rate climbs as much as 33% in January. Rumor has it that January is known as “divorce season.” Actually, the first three months of the year are “divorce season,” as the filings spike in January and seem to peak …
Financial Disclosure in a Florida Divorce
If there are issues of child support, division of marital assets and possibly alimony, one of the necessary parts of a divorce proceeding in Florida is the mandatory financial disclosure of the parties. Sometimes the extent of the disclosure comes as a bit of a shock, because it requires an in-depth analysis of the financial condition of both parties. Further, …
Relocation After A Divorce
Relocation After A Divorce Your divorce has long been over. Life is moving along, the parenting plan is working fairly well and the children have pretty well adjusted to their new circumstances. You have primary physical custody of the children, and your ex has generous time-sharing. Now your company has offered you a promotion in another state, and you are …
Post-Divorce Counseling – Why Everyone Can Benefit
Let’s assume your divorce has been final for some time. You have a parenting plan in place for the children, but for some reason you and your ex are still arguing over details. There can be great benefit from counseling post-divorce to learn to navigate the waters of being The Ex. Sometimes divorced couples get counseling together to learn to …
Loose Ends: What Paperwork Needs to Be Done After a Divorce
In the aftermath of a divorce there are a number of “cleanup” items to attend to in order to ensure that your newly single life will move along smoothly. While these things are often very far down on the list of priorities (keeping the kids fed and chauffeured are at the top of that list!), these items can be very …
Default Divorces
Last month we talked about two of the different types of dissolution proceedings available in Florida here and here. This month we are going to continue that discussion with another type of dissolution available. The four types of dissolution available are: – a Simplified Dissolution of Marriage – an Uncontested Dissolution – a Default Dissolution – a Contested Dissolution We previously discussed …
Contested Divorce
In other posted articles we have discussed three of the four types of dissolution which are available in Florida. The four types of dissolution are: – a Simplified Dissolution of Marriage – an Uncontested Dissolution – a Default Dissolution – a Contested Dissolution We have talked about all but the Contested Dissolution; now we address this type of divorce. Initiating …