Switch to ADA Accessible Theme
Close Menu

Category Archives: Divorce

Alimony and Custody Laws Face Big Changes

By DeVoe Law Firm |

2 years ago, a bill was introduced that would change alimony laws completely. Permanent alimony (monthly payments forever) would be completely removed, payments would decrease over time (eventually stopping altogether), short-term marriages would not be eligible for alimony at all, and several other changes. Critics cried foul, saying that the bill was especially harmful… Read More »

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn

Can a Divorce Leave Me with Nothing?

By DeVoe Law Firm |

In considering a divorce, how the marital property is going to be divided, and perhaps fought over, is a concern that most people worry over. There is much more than property to think about in a divorce, but this issue looms large. As you might imagine, the laws that govern who gets what have… Read More »

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn

Refused Divorce Due to Dementia?

By DeVoe Law Firm |

There are many things that can delay a divorce proceeding, but it’s not often that you hear of it being due to dementia. That is exactly what is happening in the case of Zelman vs. Zelman, however. This unique case involves 87-year-old Palm Beach resident Martin Zelman who, due to his dementia, can’t answer… Read More »

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn

Avoiding a Second Divorce

By DeVoe Law Firm |

When a young couple gets married for the first time, they are often filled with hopes, dreams, and promises for the perfect future. Those dreams can carry a newly-married couple for a surprisingly long amount of time, but eventually the cracks start to form. Reality can be a brutal thing, and people often find… Read More »

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn

Manage Your Taxes During Divorce

By DeVoe Law Firm |

April 15th. Every adult knows that date, and most regard it with a sense of dread. Tax time is rarely a fun time of year, and if you are also currently undergoing a divorce, filing taxes can seem like an entirely insurmountable obstacle. Physical property is divided, bank accounts are split, interest payments on… Read More »

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn

Divorce Mediation instead of Litigation

By DeVoe Law Firm |

For most people, divorce is a four-letter-word. Hearing it brings to mind mental images of arguments at an attorney’s office, fights over property division, and battles in front of a judge for child custody. The truth, however, is that divorces do not have to turn out that way, and in fact, it is better… Read More »

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn

Fight the Stress of Divorce

By DeVoe Law Firm |

Divorce can be an immensely stressful time, and being told as much comes as a surprise to no one. What people may be interested in finding out, however, is that periods of massive stress (as contentious divorces can be known to cause) can literally break your heart. The disease is called Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, and… Read More »

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn

Child Custody Mistakes to Avoid

By DeVoe Law Firm |

Some divorces are knock-out, drag-down fights from start to finish. Others are amicable, friendly, and agreeable. Regardless of the situation, it is crucial that the divorce paperwork explicitly spell out child custody and visitation arrangements if there are children involved, because things change. Trusting your ex-spouse to “just do the right thing” is a… Read More »

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn

50% of Marriages End in Divorce. Oh Really?

By DeVoe Law Firm |

For as long as many of us can remember, we have been told time and time again that 50% of marriages will end in divorce. One out of every two marriages will fail. This has become a commonly accepted truth in our society. But after years of researching the divorce rate, former Wall Street… Read More »

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn

How Does My Divorce Impact My Home Mortgage?

By DeVoe Law Firm |

You are divorcing. To put it bluntly, you and your ex are going to need two separate places to live now. If you’re currently renting, then the solution is fairly easy and obvious, but if you and your ex own a house together, it’s not so simple. You will need to take some time… Read More »

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn