Category Archives: Property Division
Mortgages and Divorce in Florida
The after-effects of a divorce can stretch out a very long time, in many cases even lasting an entire lifetime. One area of concern that comes up frequently, but is not often discussed, is living arrangements and mortgages. The reason it might not come up too often in discussion is that while the potential… Read More »
Family Business in a Divorce Case
Some of the eventualities of divorce are well-known: The family will be splitting, marital property will be divided, child custody and parental visitation plans will be outlined, etc. One of the things many people don’t fully understand about divorce, though, is what happens with a family business. This is a major issue, as the… Read More »
Get a Handle on Post-Divorce Finances
Divorce is, in many different ways, a hugely significant moment. It can quite literally set the stage for an entirely new chapter in life. Families split, property is divided, houses are moved out of and sold, and finances are divided and often garnished. The last example there is the theme of the post today:… Read More »
Your Divorce Questions and Answers
When it comes to divorce, there are more questions than could ever be answered. In this article, however, we will answer some of the uncommonly common questions out there; the ones that are asked often, but never given a spotlight. Q: My spouse and I have done a collaborative divorce. We went through mediation,… Read More »
Inheritances and Divorce in Florida
As most people know, Florida is a 50/50 state, where marital assets are split evenly down the line in a divorce. What happens, though, to assets gained for personal reasons such as inheritances? Well, as mentioned before, all marital assets are split 50/50, but fortunately, it is possible for some asset to be considered… Read More »
Florida Parents Battle Over Son’s Remains
A long-ago-divorced Florida couple are finding themselves embroiled in perhaps the most-heated legal battle of their lives over a very unexpected item: Cremated ashes. The remains in question are of their son Scott Patrick Wilson, who was 23 when he was killed by a hit-and-run drunk driver. The main problem stems from the fact… Read More »
