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In a Florida divorce, what happens to the family home is usually a choice spouses make together, not a ruling handed down from the bench. Key Takeaways: Only the marital share of home equity gets divided in a Florida divorce. Keeping the house, selling it, or buying out a spouse...

A divorce doesn't stop your business from needing to be run, and Florida has specific rules for figuring out what part of that business belongs to the marriage. Key Takeaways Only the marital share of a business gets divided in Florida. A neutral valuation usually decides what the business is...

Divorce is a stressful time that can be intensified when children are involved. Yet, in the chaos and emotional trials, there is an opportunity for you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse to embrace positive co-parenting practices that prioritize the well-being of your children. While it is natural for divorcing couples to...

As we progress into the New Year, couples who put off dealing with the end of their marriage over the holidays have come out in full force. Since there is nothing else between them and their contemplated divorce, the biggest question is HOW? With the advent of many different forms...

Child support, in the eyes of the public, has generated myth, speculation, and a lot of misunderstanding. Some see it as something that is guaranteed to bankrupt them, others see it as a system that does not require paying parents to pay enough, and facing divorce, many parents are genuinely...

Deciding whether to finalize your divorce before year-end or wait until January depends on taxes, property considerations, and personal timing. Filing before December 31st may change your tax status to “single” for the entire year, potentially increasing your tax bill. Waiting until after the new year can preserve certain tax...

There is an inherent irony in the public perception of child support. On the one hand, payors (those who have to pay child support to the other parent) sometimes loathe paying child support. Many may see it as a sort of tax, or as “hidden alimony,” or even worse, a...

Going back to school after a divorce is stressful for both parents and kids, but preparation, communication, and consistency help. It is important to plan for new school year by reintroducing routines even before school starts, making the most of your summer parenting time, keeping schools informed if needed, and...

Have you ever gone through an experience in life, and thought back and wished that you had known things or had more information from the start? We have all had that thought of “if I knew then what I knew now…” Well, divorce is no different, and there are some...

Trying to handle a divorce without a lawyer to save money can actually make a divorce more expensive because of costly, long-term mistakes. A divorce attorney helps you understand your rights, avoid unfair agreements, and secure a solid legal foundation for your future. Even in amicable cases, this legal guidance...