Category Archives: Divorce
How Florida’s Mandatory Disclosure Rules Affect Your Divorce Timeline
If you have ever wondered why your divorce seems to be moving at the speed of a Sunday brunch line, the answer often traces back to paperwork. Specifically, financial paperwork. Florida requires both spouses to lay their financial cards on the table early in the case, and how quickly (and accurately) you do that… Read More »
How Florida Courts Divide Cryptocurrency in a Divorce
A decade ago, nobody was arguing over Bitcoin during a divorce settlement conference. Today, digital wallets sit right alongside bank accounts and retirement funds on financial affidavits across Broward County. So what happens when a marriage ends and part of the estate exists only as a string of code on a blockchain? The short… Read More »
What Happens to Jointly Owned Rental Property After Divorce?
A rental property can be one of the more valuable assets a couple owns, and one of the trickiest to untangle in a divorce. Who keeps it? Who keeps collecting the rent? And does it even matter whose name is on the deed? Is the Rental Property Marital or Separate? Before a court can… Read More »
How Long Does it Take to Finalize a Divorce in Florida?
Filing for divorce is very stressful. Many people simply want the process to be over so they can move on with their life. Truthfully, no two divorce cases are alike and so, it can be difficult to determine exactly how long your divorce will take. While some divorces are finalized fairly quickly, others take… Read More »
Tips for a Peaceful and Easy Divorce
People often assume that the divorce process is one that is bitter and contentious. While this is certainly true in some cases, it is not in all of them. Fortunately, it is possible to have a peaceful and fairly easy divorce. Below, our Fort Lauderdale divorce lawyer explains some tips on how to do… Read More »
Can Divorce Orders Be Modified in Florida?
During a divorce, the court will issue many orders. These orders outline child custody arrangements, how marital property is divided, provisions for alimony, and more. These court orders are final and legally binding. Both spouses are expected to comply with the terms outlined within them or face serious legal penalties. Still, the family courts… Read More »
Three Things to Know About Uncontested Divorce Cases in Fort Lauderdale
When many people are thinking about ending their marriage, they often think it will end in a long and bitter courtroom battle. Fortunately, few divorce cases actually end this way. The majority of divorce cases end in a settlement on which both spouses have agreed to. An uncontested divorce is just one way to… Read More »
What are the Differences Between Contested and Uncontested Divorce Cases?
In Florida, there is more than one way to end a marriage. People entering the process often think a bitter and drawn out battle in the courtroom is necessary but in fact, this is not true. Most divorce cases in the state are settled outside of the courtroom, even if a couple cannot agree… Read More »
Why are More Couples Over the Age of 50 Getting Divorced?
The divorce rate for couples 50 years of age and older, often known as ‘gray divorce,’ is much higher than it was a generation ago. Although the divorce rate in the United States has dropped in recent decades, the rate for people over 50 has doubled during the same time. For people over the… Read More »
Tips for Parents Getting a Divorce in Florida
It has been said that divorce is often hardest on the kids. In fact, many parents avoid getting a divorce until their children are older because they believe it will make it easier for them. However, staying together for the kids is not always the right decision, particularly when parents are combative and there… Read More »