Tips to Prepare Financially For Your Divorce
If you find yourself at a crossroads, contemplating divorce, you’re likely aware of the emotional and personal toll it can take. But have you considered the financial aspects? Preparing for a divorce is not just about untangling your emotions; it’s also about safeguarding your financial well-being and future. Here, we’ll guide you through the essential […]
Keeping Your Divorce Costs in Check: Practical Tips for a Cost-Effective Divorce
Divorce can be emotionally challenging, and it can also take a toll on your finances. To help you navigate this difficult time while keeping costs down, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of practical suggestions that can make a significant difference in the overall expense of your divorce. Effective Communication with Your Attorney Effective communication with […]
Does Adultery Matter in My Divorce?
Many marriages end due to the adultery of one spouse (or both spouses). But does that adultery matter in the divorce? Legally speaking, probably not. Florida is a “no-fault divorce” state, which means that any individual who is in a marriage can obtain a divorce either because the marriage is “irretrievably broken” or due to […]
UPDATED: Amendments to Family Law Rule Improves Financial Privacy in Some Divorces
New Rule 12.285 On September 7, 2023, the Florida Supreme Court announced amendments to Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.285 related to mandatory financial disclosure requirements. Under previous versions of the rule, parties were required to file and serve their financial affidavits, with the only exception being simplified dissolutions of marriage with no minor […]
Parallel Parenting: When Co-Parenting Won’t Work
Co-parenting during and after a divorce isn’t easy, even under the best of circumstances. It asks a lot of both parents: to set aside or ignore their feelings toward their ex-spouse, to put on a happy face during exchanges when they are emotionally distraught, and to restrain themselves when potentially triggering comments are made by […]
Don’t Forget These Things in Your Divorce Settlement Agreement!
If you resolve your divorce amicably, either through an uncontested divorce process, mediation, or a collaborative divorce, you will end up signing a Marital Settlement Agreement. The purpose of this document is to list out all of the terms of your divorce, including which of you will receive which assets and which debts, or some […]
Case Study: One Fictional Couple’s Journey Through Traditional and Collaborative Divorce
The world of family law can be a mysterious one to outsiders. Even if you have been through a divorce, your knowledge and experience is limited to your unique encounter with the family law system. However, once you’ve seen the process play out time and time again, you begin to see patterns and similarities. Below […]
Can I Keep My House After A Divorce? Part 2
In Part 1 we discussed whether your house is considered marital property, various factors that influence the decision to try to keep the house after a divorce, and some of the more common options for doing so. Now in Part 2, we will continue the conversation, in which we explore the legal process for valuing […]
Can I Keep My House After A Divorce? Part 1
For most families, the home is the biggest single asset they have and the largest source of their net worth, with the possible exception of retirement accounts. The marital home is usually fraught with emotional attachment as well. This is why it is often the primary financial issue causing anxiety and argument during the divorce […]
Gray Divorce: Complexities and Considerations
In the intricate tapestry of life, relationships evolve, mature, and sometimes take unforeseen turns. This is especially true for couples who find themselves facing the complex transition known as a “gray divorce.” Gray divorce refers to the increasing trend of couples aged 50 and above choosing to end their marriages. Artemis Family Law Group […]
