Tavares Family Law Blog
Newly Single? Watch for These Tax Filing Mistakes
It took months, but you and your ex have finally filed your divorce papers. You have your own place and you are ready to put this stress behind you and move forward. One final task remains, however — your taxes. Newly divorced couples sometimes overlook the changes to...
Why do people decide to divorce?
There is no single answer to the question of why individuals decide to divorce their spouses. In Tavares and throughout Florida, couples that divorce base their decisions on factors as unique as their relationships. However, causes for divorce can be generally grouped...
Divorce and social media
Divorce can be a complicated matter, and the stakes can be especially high. With that in mind, you want to do everything you can to protect your interests, as well as your children's wellbeing. This means that you need to gather as much evidence as you can to support...
Essential questions to ask before divorce mediation
When it comes to divorce, most people would prefer to get through the process with as little emotional and financial turmoil as possible. Divorce mediation is a more amicable and affordable alternative to traditional divorce proceedings that grants you and your ex...
Are there ways to cut down on expenses during a divorce?
Florida residents who are going through a divorce have plenty on their minds. After all, there are many difficult decisions that need to be made throughout the legal process, not to mention the emotional toll that a divorce can have on a person. However, for many...
Navigating complex high asset divorce cases in Florida
Any given divorce case in Florida has the potential to get messy quite quickly, depending on the circumstances. However, high asset divorce cases can be complicated and emotional because of one issue above all others: property division. Property division in a high...
An overview of how a retirement plan gets divided
Many people in Tavere and throughout Central Florida may have a lot of money tied up in their 401(k) plan. Others, including former military professionals and many government employees, may also be entitled to a pension. As people get into their fifties and early...
A brief look at Florida’s best interests standard
If you’re reading this blog post then you’re probably worried about how your pending child custody dispute is going to play out. This is understandable given the stakes that are involved in these matters. If you don’t skillfully negotiate with an eye on aggressive...
Using financial experts during a divorce
Ending a marriage is an emotional event for spouses in Florida and elsewhere. The divorce process can feel like a very isolating experience. Like you are navigating it alone, and when it is over, will be alone. Nonetheless, this process is not one that must be done...
Can you challenge the validity of your prenuptial agreement?
As we have discussed previously on the blog, a prenuptial agreement can be a powerful way to protect your interests as you enter into a marriage, thereby allowing you and your spouse to focus on your relationship rather than financial concerns. However, as time passes...
