Category Archives: Property Division
How to Protect Your Assets During a Florida Divorce
American men and women are waiting longer to get married, for different reasons according to studies. Consequently, the likelihood of couples entering into nuptials with assets is higher than ever because financial stability often comes before the walk down the aisle. It is not uncommon for partners to want to protect their personal assets… Read More »
After Years Together, More Older Couples Splitting Up
Divorce later in life – commonly known as “gray” or “silver” divorce – is not only becoming more popular, but it is also becoming less taboo, according to a recent New York Times article. In fact, statistics compiled by the National Center for Family and Marriage Research revealed that people age 50 and older… Read More »
The Importance of Hiring a Divorce Attorney
Florida consistently ranks as one of the leading states in the nation when it comes to divorce rates. If you or someone you know is seeking a divorce, the temptation to go at it alone by downloading forms from the internet, getting information from a book, or grabbing forms from the court may be… Read More »
FSU Head Football Coach Punts His Marriage
Multiple news sources are reporting that Florida State University’s (FSU) head football coach, Jimbo Fisher, and his wife, Candi Fisher, have separated and decided to file for divorce. While both sides have yet to make any comments to the media, sources say that they have both met with attorneys and are attempting to mediate… Read More »
Florida Congressman to Settle Bigamy & Divorce Case
United States Congressman Alan Grayson and his former wife, Lolita, have finally agreed to terms to annul their 25-year marriage after a contentious, public divorce case. Their divorce has been rife with public accusations, fighting, and allegations of everything from theft of marital property to negligence to bigamy. Now, after a year since the… Read More »
Florida Military Divorces
A military divorce in Florida, which may occur when one or both spouses are active within the military, comes with a unique set of issues and challenges compared to the typical divorce proceedings. Laws have been set up to prevent the active duty spouse from being held in default for failing to respond to… Read More »
Florida Uncontested Divorce
When a Florida couple that wishes to divorce meets certain requirements, they can participate in an “uncontested divorce” proceeding. When both spouses agree to the terms of property division, alimony, child support, and custody it is possible to be eligible for this procedure. Going through an uncontested divorce has many advantages over the long,… Read More »
Modifying or Terminating Alimony or Spousal Support Due to Cohabitation
After a divorce, many couples have the requirement that one former spouse pay alimony, or spousal support, to the other former spouse until that spouse remarries or either spouse dies. However, alimony awards may be modified or terminated upon a showing of significantly changed circumstances. Cohabitation of the alimony-receiving spouse has been recognized as… Read More »