In Florida, divorce cases are usually no fault-based. In such cases, one spouse does not prove their partner is at fault for the marriage failure. Frequent conflict, for example, is appropriate grounds for no-fault divorces. Below are some of the main criteria to...
Divorce
What to do if your former spouse violates a court order
You’ve worked hard to resolve your divorce, whether through settlement negotiations or litigation. But now your former spouse isn’t abiding by the court orders that are in place. Depending on which specific orders that are being violated, your finances or you’re your...
What are the options for the family home in a Florida divorce?
By the time a Coral Springs couple decides to get a divorce, they have gone through a long and arduous process to get to this point. A divorce is a stressful and traumatic time for a person and one of the more complicated parts of it is the property division portion....
Avoiding enforcement of a premarital agreement in Florida
Most competent Florida divorce attorneys will urge their clients to sign an appropriate premarital agreement, especially if the new couple will possess significant assets. However, when a marriage sours and a divorce looms, one of the signatories to the premarital...
Avoid financial pitfalls associated with grey divorce: Part II
In our last post, we began a discussion about the financial problems that often accompany grey divorce – that is, divorce among couples aged 50 and older. In a nutshell, divorcing later in life leaves you very little time to recoup the retirement savings that will be...
Avoid financial pitfalls associated with grey divorce: Part I
While divorce rates have been steadily dropping for much of the U.S. adult population in recent decades, there is one notable exception. Divorce rates among couples aged 50 and older have been increasing significantly. This is often referred to as “grey divorce.”...
Low-profile divorce for high-profile singer
When a high-profile couple files for divorce, the press has a field day reporting on every aspect of the couple's relationship and the circumstances leading to the breakup. In the case of music legend George Clinton, few members of the press and the public were even...
Understanding the need for a prenuptial agreement
A prenuptial agreement may seem appropriate for only wealthy couples to many Texas residents, but having one in place is becoming increasingly common for even couples of average income when a wedding in the works. While it may seem like an unromantic gesture, having...
Grey divorce brings changes for retirement
A study from Bowling Green University's National Center for Family & Marriage Research revealed that more couples are divorcing later in life. As many Florida residents may already know, this can be attributed to longer life spans and a more liberal acceptance of...
Divorce and Social Security
When couples are in a dispute regarding property division, they may not be in agreement regarding real estate they own, money and liquid assets. However, many couples may not be aware that they may be entitled to future benefits, including a portion of retirement...
