Tag Archives: Tampa Bay Divorce Lawyers
Alimony and How Courts Decide to Award Spousal Support
For a select few, divorce will be a seamless process that merely involves filing paperwork and waiting for a judge to issue a divorce decree. These seemingly easy dissolutions often involve couples that either had detailed prenuptial agreements or a very short marriage. For the rest, however, divorce will likely include some amount of… Read More »
The Role of Prenuptial Agreements in Divorce
When couples begin conversations about getting married and starting a future together, they are understandably reluctant to consider what could happen if the relationship does not last. At the outset of any happy time it is difficult to think about possible negative futures, but unfortunately not all marriages survive, and thinking about the financial… Read More »
Florida Divorce 101
Looking at the almost daily stories about divorce that appear in the news, it seems as if society sees this event as an everyday process that is not worth a lot of conversation. This nonchalant attitude is especially apparent in the large of number of reports about which group is most likely end their… Read More »
Tips for Getting Through a Divorce
Many individuals have heard that divorce is stressful. In fact, divorce is one of the most stressful events in life, second only to the death of a spouse. It’s no surprise, then, that couples facing divorce often experience a wide range of emotions, along with other stressors, such as financial worries. Indeed, getting through… Read More »
Handling Retirement Funds in a Divorce
Divorce comes with many decisions, some more complex than others. Some of the most difficult decisions revolve around distribution of assets. In Florida, property and other assets acquired during the marriage are considered marital assets, belonging to both parties. This generally includes any retirement assets accumulated in retirement or pension accounts. Many couples fail… Read More »
Bankruptcy and Divorce
Financial problems are often a complication that may have added to the stressful causes of a divorce. Divorcing couples who are deeply in debt may wonder whether they should file for bankruptcy before or after they dissolve their marriage. There is no “one size fits all” answer because there are so many factors that… Read More »
Grounds for Divorce in Florida
In Florida, as in other states, state law provides for dissolution of marriage between couples. In order to be granted a divorce, the marriage must have suffered an “irretrievable breakdown” or there must be incapacity of one of the spouses. By far, the most common grounds for divorce in Florida is referred to as… Read More »
Postnuptial Agreements
Nearly everyone has heard of a prenuptial agreement, which is a contract between two people before they get married. However, many individuals may not be aware of a postnuptial agreement. This is similar to a prenuptial agreement, however, it is created during the marriage. A postnuptial, also called a post-nup, can be a helpful… Read More »
Resolving High Conflict Divorce
Divorce can be extremely difficult for families; however, it may be particularly hard when there are major conflicts between the parties. And, of course, when there are children involved it can be even more problematic. One of the many areas of contention may be child custody issues, which can be complex and hard to… Read More »
Flat Fee Divorce – How it Works
Divorce isn’t usually pleasant, but it doesn’t need to be contentious either. The process of a divorce can be complex when the couple has been married a long time or has accumulated a great many assets. However, regardless of these factors, you may be able to get a flat fee divorce if you and… Read More »
