Divorce can be a complicated process, depending on how long a couple has been married, how much and how many different kinds of assets they own, and whether or not they have children. The question of what constitutes a marital asset is a difficult one, especially for couples who brought a good amount of assets… Read More >
Steps to take when Dividing Property in a Florida Divorce
In the State of Florida, marital property is “equitably” divided between two parting spouses during the divorce process. Meaning, it is apportioned in such a way that is fair to both parties. However, it is important to keep in mind that the terms “fair” or “equitable” do not necessarily mean equal. In general, a determination… Read More >
Community Property versus Equitable Distribution
There are several factors that will affect the outcome of your divorce, from the length of your marriage, each of your incomes and assets, and the involvement of children. One important factor, however, will play a large role in the outcome of the distribution of your marital assets. That factor is the location of your… Read More >
Property Division Basics for Florida Divorces
When a couple decides to get divorced, they can divide their property in one of two ways. The first option is for the couple to work together to decide who will keep which pieces of property, and who will be responsible for which debts. If the divorcing parties can agree on how to divide all… Read More >
Equitable Distribution in Florida Divorce Cases
One of the key decisions made when a marriage ends is how the marital property will be divided. In these cases, it will be beneficial to work with a divorce lawyer in West Palm Beach. In Florida, determining how marital property is divided is generally a two-stage process, as a divorce attorney in West Palm Beach… Read More >
Financial Mistakes Made During Divorce Part I
Financial decisions can be a source of conflict with a spouse even during the best of times, but managing your financial affairs and making financial decisions during a divorce can be far more complicated. Some of the complicated decisions you may face include income tax filing status, decisions involving management of a business, handling contributions… Read More >
Diverted Marital Property in a Palm Beach Divorce
The process of reaching an equitable distribution of marital property in a Florida divorce entails full disclosure of the assets by both parties. When one party seeks to hide assets or income, this can jeopardize the court’s ability to structure an equitable property distribution. The risk of having assets hidden or diverted to a family… Read More >
