Make The Divorce Process Simpler
When it comes to matters of property division in your divorce, you hope that everything moves forward in a fast and efficient manner. Of course, you also hope that things work out in your favor in the long run.Complex property division cases often come down to one...
As you go through the divorce process, you understand that you are leaving your relationship in the past. But what you may not realize is that the division of assets and debts is much more complicated than it appears.While most people focus on the division of...
When couples marry, they rarely anticipate that they will one day be divorcing. However, as most Florida residents know, divorce can strike anyone. Florida is an equitable distribution state in which courts are guided by the principle of equity during property...
If you and your spouse live in an apartment in Florida, who gets to keep the apartment becomes a crucial point in the divorce process. This is especially true in areas where it's hard to find new apartments and where the property values have been constantly going up....
While it may seem counter-intuitive — and even a little bit disconcerting to think about — it's important to discuss how you plan to divide your assets with your future spouse should the marriage end. Luckily, prenuptial agreements have made their way into...
When you and your spouse split up what you own, you don't have to pay taxes on it. It's been this way since 1984, when the laws that said divided property could be taxed were overruled by the Supreme Court.However, that doesn't mean that you shouldn't think about...
Property division is one of the most important aspects of family law, but it is also one of the most complicated. The guidelines for dividing marital property, retaining separate property and dealing with comingled funds are lengthy and nuanced, and each case is open...
When you get married, the first thing you may do is to open up a joint bank account, close your own bank account—or close your spouse's account—and mix all of your money together. This is known as commingling in legal terms.While this certainly can be...
During property division negotiations, a divorcing couple often has to decide what to do with a home they own together. If the home is owned outright and there is no lender involved, the process can be simplified. Perhaps one person buys out the other person's...
Property division is on the mind of nearly every person getting or contemplating a divorce. Even over the course of a relatively short marriage, there are often quite a few possessions that have been accumulated, and it can be very difficult to think about your things...