Property division in divorce often involves transferring assets from one person to another to achieve a fair settlement. These can include homes, cars, stocks and more. A common concern people often have is whether they’re responsible for capital gains taxes on a...
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Tips for asking for a divorce
It can sometimes be difficult to figure out how to talk to your spouse about getting a divorce. You may have come to this conclusion on your own, spending months thinking over how you want to proceed. You are sure the divorce is what you want, but that doesn’t make it...
In divorce, will you get to keep the family pet?
In a divorce case, people sometimes wonder what's going to happen to their family pet. They're concerned about having to figure out a situation in which they can share time with the pet, or they may even be concerned that they'll never see them again. This concern is...
Divorcing over 50: What to know about a gray divorce
As an older person, thinking about getting a divorce can be a frustrating conundrum. On one hand, you may feel that you cannot live with your spouse any longer and want to move on. On the other, you have your finances mixed up together, and you’re not sure how you can...
Don’t let a manipulative spouse outsmart you in your divorce
When you get divorced, you hope that your spouse will act maturely and fairly, be honest and not stoop to tactics that deliberately make you look bad. Unfortunately, however, you might have been married to someone who always wants the upper hand – and will do just...
2 ways to protect yourself when you think your ex hid assets
Judges overseeing proceedings in the Florida family courts must apply state law to unique family circumstances. They have to help protect children when making custody decisions and seek fair solutions under the equitable distribution statute enshrined in Florida law....
Who provides for an adult child with special needs after divorce?
Parenthood comes with certain rights and with many responsibilities. Parental responsibilities typically last until someone's child reaches adulthood. Until your child turns 18 or graduates high school, you may have a legal obligation to provide them with housing,...
Here is why you need a prenuptial agreement
Contrary to popular belief, a prenup does not signify a lack of faith in the marriage. If anything, it provides financial transparency and a foundation of trust that couples can build on. Not all marriages work out, and having a prenup provides a soft landing in case...
If my ex remarries, can I stop paying alimony?
Having to pay alimony can be frustrating when you want to move on from your marriage. Unfortunately, if you provided for your spouse and they need support to move forward in the future, alimony may be ordered. There are different reasons for ordering alimony, and each...
Is your ex trying to damage your bond with the children?
Whether you were once married and are now divorced or never had a committed relationship, you and the other parent of your children have to cooperate. Some parents have a difficult time putting their own emotional responses to a failed relationship aside to focus on...