On behalf of Cauthen, Oldham & Associates, P.A. | May 15, 2020 | Divorce
In general, getting a divorce in Florida needs little more than the parties informing the court that their marriage is irretrievably broken and they would like to dissolve the union. For most, that is sufficient and a dissolution will be granted. However, there are...
On behalf of Cauthen, Oldham & Associates, P.A. | May 4, 2020 | Divorce, Property Division
Florida couples may have spent years or even decades growing a profitable and successful small business together. However, even couples who work together as business partners may find one day that their marriage is unraveling and will decide it is in their best...
On behalf of Cauthen, Oldham & Associates, P.A. | Apr 13, 2020 | Divorce
Each year thousands of married couples in Florida arrive at the decision to get a divorce. For some, the decision has been looming for years or even decades. For others, one act or argument leads to the decision. While the decision of whether or not to get a divorce...
On behalf of Cauthen, Oldham & Associates, P.A. | Apr 10, 2020 | Divorce, Property Division
Getting a divorce is stressful and can involve many different legal issues aside from simply ending a marriage. Florida parents who choose to end their relationships must work out custody and support plans for their kids, and some couples may have to address alimony...
On behalf of Cauthen, Oldham & Associates, P.A. | Feb 25, 2020 | Divorce
Most divorces in Florida are going to involve some level of property division. The vast majority of couples own at least some property in common, and many will have property like a family home, joint bank accounts and modest retirement plans. Those with minor children...
On behalf of Cauthen, Oldham & Associates, P.A. | Feb 17, 2020 | Divorce
There are many reasons why a couple will decide to end a marriage and pursue a divorce in Florida. The statistics for divorce can be a key part of a case. For example, women have a greater propensity to want a divorce than men. Understanding this phenomenon and why it...
On behalf of Cauthen, Oldham & Associates, P.A. | Jan 29, 2020 | Divorce
It is common for people to make jokes about how many older people live in Florida. Since the state is a common destination for retirees, the harmless joking is based on some level of reality. Some of these older couples are in marriages that do not work out. While...
On behalf of Cauthen, Oldham & Associates, P.A. | Nov 11, 2019 | Divorce
When couples in Florida get a divorce, the ensuing legal battle can be difficult on everyone involved. Unfortunately, some opportunistic individuals may try to use the chaos as a cover to attempt things like hiding assets. Assets can be hidden for many reasons,...
On behalf of Cauthen, Oldham & Associates, P.A. | Oct 22, 2019 | Divorce
The rate at which couples in Florida and across the nation file for a gray divorce has doubled, with late-in-life marriage dissolutions expected to continue. According to Bloomberg, research shows that individuals over the age of 50 may find that their wealth drops by...
On behalf of Cauthen, Oldham & Associates, P.A. | Aug 22, 2019 | Divorce
Divorce often creates complex financial circumstances for both spouses, especially those who had joint bank accounts and numerous shared assets during the marriage. According to Forbes, financial issues could be even more serious for women who relied on their...
