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How Do We Divide Retirement Assets In Collaborative Divorce?
Our role in helping you to divide your retirement assets is to provide you with a clear picture of how the law applies to your marriage and to the retirement assets of your marriage. This will help you to have an objective reference point as to what a fair custom solution looks like based…
How Do I Keep My Divorce Out of Court?
If you are asking this question, you are well on your way to avoiding the waste of time and money that often accompanies a litigated divorce case. Exploring your options and learning about the alternatives that are available to you for an out of court divorce process is an exercise that is mandatory if you…
Am I Responsible For My Spouse’s Debts In Divorce?
In most instances, yes, you are equally responsible for debts that are in the individual name of your spouse in divorce. Joint Responsibility for Debts Incurred During Your Marriage Florida law provides that you and your spouse are equally responsible for those debts that are determined to be, “Marital Liabilities”. See Florida Statute §61.075.…
What Is The Law On Time-Sharing (Custody) In Florida?
If you are a parent with a child under the age of 18, and you are contemplating divorce, time-sharing is an important matter for you. What Is Time-Sharing? Time-Sharing is a plan that will govern the relationship between you and your spouse relating to how your children will spend time with each of you…
How Do I Estimate Child Support in Florida?
Establishing a monthly child support obligation is not interesting, exciting, or fun. However, it is mandatory if you are going through a divorce with a minor child in Florida. In my experience, child support is not a major problem when it comes to divorce. Instead, it is more of a question that you and your…
DON’T TRY TO WIN YOUR DIVORCE
Sometimes our first reaction is not the best solution. If you are contemplating divorce, deciding to go on the offensive, or to start a war against your spouse in divorce court is very likely not your best option. I have been through hundreds of divorce litigation cases. It is very rare that either spouse “wins”…
Can I File For Legal Separation, or a Trial Divorce in Florida?
Divorce is a big decision. Before making that decision, it is best to gather as much information as you can to help you make the best decision available for you and for your family. One consideration is, should I go forward with divorce or first attempt a trial separation in Florida. Below is a list…
How Do We Make School Choice Decisions For Our Child After Divorce?
The answer is two-fold: Work with a divorce professional to help you address this important issue during your divorce. This will assure that you have a comprehensive Parenting Plan for your children, and that your plan includes agreements on important Parenting Issues that will need to be addressed by you and your ex-spouse long after…
Why Fixed Fees Work in Divorce
Contrary to popular belief, people going through a divorce have not lost all of their intelligence and common sense. More often than not, when you are going through a divorce, you are not happy about the divorce. However, you are reasonable, and you would like a seasoned professional to provide you with an overview of…
What Are Durable Divorce Solutions?
Merriam-Webster defines durable as follows, able to exist for a long time without significant deterioration in quality or value. The longevity or durability of the solution that you are searching for is not always your first priority when you are in the throes of a divorce. This is understandable. Divorce brings with it many…