Category Archives: Divorce
Investing After a Gray Divorce in Florida: Can My Ex Take My Profits?
With a relatively high population of senior citizens, Florida sees many gray divorces each year. These divorces take place after spouses have passed middle age, and they may also occur during retirement. Gray divorces have unique considerations, and one of the most important factors to consider is the financial well-being of each spouse. After… Read More »
How Do I Prove My Ex Is in a Supportive Relationship after a Florida Divorce?
Thanks to recent changes to Florida’s divorce laws, spouses may cease alimony payments if they can prove that their exes have entered into certain supportive relationships. Therefore, there is now a strong incentive to prove that these relationships exist, as doing so can save you from paying alimony. The question is simple: How do… Read More »
Can Rehabilitative Alimony Pay for a College Degree in Florida?
Rehabilitative alimony in Florida is a temporary form of spousal support that will become increasingly common as the state phases out long-term and permanent alimony. As the name suggests, this type of alimony is intended to rehabilitate the dependent spouse – guiding them toward a sense of financial security and independence. But can rehabilitative… Read More »
What’s The Difference Between Rehabilitative And Bridge-The-Gap Alimony In Florida?
There are many different types of alimony in Florida, and two of the most common are “bridge-the-gap,” and “rehabilitative.” Both may become even more common in the coming years as Florida strives to end permanent alimony and make this form of spousal support even more restrictive. For the average person, it can be difficult… Read More »
How Do Divorce Settlements In Florida Work?
Whether you’ve been researching this topic online or speaking with friends and family, you may have heard that a negotiated divorce settlement is the best option. Although each divorce is different, there are many reasons why this might be true for your specific situation. Negotiating with your spouse outside of court is generally fast,… Read More »
Will Cash Gifts Affect Alimony In Florida?
People have been giving each other cash gifts for hundreds of years. People may receive cash gifts for a number of reasons, including weddings, graduations, birthdays, anniversaries, and many others. In addition, some people use cash gifts for tax avoidance. But how might cash gifts affect alimony in Florida? There might be a greater… Read More »
Amicable Divorce Vs. No-Fault Divorce: What’s The Difference?
Generally speaking, most spouses prefer to deal with their divorces in an amicable fashion. Unfortunately, this isn’t always possible. But wait a second… Isn’t Florida a “no-fault” divorce state? Doesn’t this mean that all divorces in Florida are “amicable?” Not exactly. The terms “no-fault” and “amicable” may seem similar at first, but they are… Read More »
Common Misconceptions About Divorce In Florida
Many spouses in Florida are currently approaching divorce for the first time. Many of these individuals will have little to no experience with the legal world, and their understanding of divorce may come primarily from movies, tabloid journalism, and rumors. This leads to numerous misunderstandings and misconceptions, and these have the ability to seriously… Read More »
Florida Alimony Bill Heads To The House
For many years, Florida has been toying with the idea of overhauling its alimony system. If it moves ahead with this ambitious plan, it will become the first state to seriously change its alimony system. Many believe that this system needs to be changed across the nation, and that it harkens back to a… Read More »
When Inheritance Causes Issues During A Florida Divorce
When someone leaves money to a loved one, they certainly don’t expect this money to be snapped up by their ex. And technically speaking, this should never happen. However, there are a few things you need to be aware of when dealing with inheritance during a divorce, as a number of issues may arise… Read More »