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Does Equitable Distribution Mean an Equal Division of Property in a Florida Divorce?
Many people going through a divorce assume that marital property will automatically be divided equally between spouses. While Florida law often begins with a presumption of a 50/50 division, that does not necessarily mean every divorce results in an exactly equal split of assets and debts. Florida follows a legal concept known as equitable… Read More »
What Happens to the Marital Home in a Tampa Divorce?
For many couples, the marital home is one of the most valuable — and emotionally significant — assets involved in a divorce. Whether you have minor children who want stability, concerns about mortgage affordability, or disagreements about whether to sell the property, determining what happens to the marital home can become one of the… Read More »
Can Alimony Still Effectively Last a Lifetime in Florida After Permanent Alimony Was Eliminated?
Florida’s 2023 alimony reform dramatically changed the landscape of divorce litigation throughout the state. One of the most significant changes was the elimination of permanent alimony for new cases. For many people, however, that immediately raised another question: “If permanent alimony no longer exists, can someone still end up paying alimony for decades?” In… Read More »
Can My Divorce Still Be Finalized If My Spouse Refuses to Agree to It?
One of the most common misconceptions people have about divorce in Florida is the belief that both spouses must agree before the marriage can legally end. That is simply not true. Florida is a no-fault divorce state. If one spouse believes that the marriage is irretrievably broken, the court will ultimately grant the dissolution… Read More »
Child Therapy in a High-Conflict Custody Case
When Therapy Becomes an Issue in a Florida Custody Case In the middle of a high-conflict custody case, a parent’s instinct is usually the right one: get the child help. When children are caught in ongoing parental conflict, exposed to tension between parents, and trying to make sense of a changing home, therapy can… Read More »
Will My Retirement Assets Be Divided in a Divorce?
Are you considering a divorce in Florida and wondering about how certain assets will be handled in your divorce? In particular, do you have concerns about how the court will handle your retirement assets, and whether they will need to be divided between you and your spouse? Generally speaking, retirement assets that were earned… Read More »
When is a Forensic Accountant Useful in a Divorce?
In many high net worth divorces in Florida where the value of certain intangible assets is in question, and in any divorce in which one of the parties has concerns about hidden or concealed assets, a forensic accountant is likely to be very beneficial to the divorce case. How can you know for certain… Read More »
Attorney’s Fees in Florida Family Law Cases
One of the most common—and most misunderstood—questions in Florida family law cases is whether one party can be required to pay the other party’s attorney’s fees. Individuals facing divorce or child custody proceedings often assume that attorney’s fees are automatically awarded, particularly when one spouse earns more income or controls more assets. Florida law,… Read More »
When Can a Child Choose Which Parent to Live With in Florida?
Parents involved in a Florida divorce or paternity case often ask whether their child can choose which parent to live with. This question usually arises when a child expresses a strong preference for one parent or resists time-sharing with the other. While the concern is understandable, Florida law does not permit a minor child… Read More »
Divorce Due to Mental Incapacity in Florida
If you are planning to file for divorce, you may be wondering if you must state or prove grounds for divorce. While divorce proceedings in the past could be based in fault, all states now have a “no-fault” path to the dissolution of marriage. Under Florida law, nearly all parties who file for divorce… Read More »