Florida couples who are getting a divorce will have much to consider as the process moves forward. At the forefront will be children, custody, visitation and support. However, it is important to remember division of property and how that will be handled by the court....
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Property Division
Should you keep or sell your house after divorce?
When you file for a divorce in Florida, part of the settlement negotiations may center on your house. Determining whether you should sell or keep your home may be a complex financial decision. Even if you and your spouse decide to keep the house, you may also need to...
Sentimental value can derail your settlement
Equitable property division in a complex Florida divorce often includes real estate, businesses and retirement accounts. While the financial worth of these assets is generally clear cut, artwork and collectibles may require a third-party valuation, particularly when...
Can I stop my spouse from destroying assets?
The unfortunate truth is that not all Florida divorces can be harmonious; in fact, they can bring out the worst in people. Some spouses, faced with the impending division of their property, will find ways to spend, destroy or squander as many of their assets as...
Can children affect how marital property is divided?
With respect to family law cases, there are many different factors that can affect how things play out in court. For example, many different issues could impact a custody decision and this is also true when it comes to the distribution of marital assets. It is...
Which factors can affect property distribution?
Divorce can bring on many different challenges and some people may have an especially hard time working through the end of a marriage, such as those with children. Moreover, people who have a high net worth or significant assets may worry about how their divorce will...
The emotional side of property division
When people think about family law and emotions, they may envision a difficult dispute over child custody or another issue involving kids. While these can certainly be difficult challenges from an emotional angle, there are many other facets of family law that can...
9 signs an ex-spouse is hiding assets in divorce
Florida is an “equitable distribution” state for divorce, which means courts will divide property in a way it believes to be fair, but does not always equate to a perfectly even split. For this reason, sometimes spouses will try to hide assets to keep from...