Women in Florida who are getting ready to divorce likely know that they may face certain financial challenges in the weeks and months ahead. Statistics indicate that women fare worse than men do in the property division process and post-divorce income levels. This...
Can 2 parents who don’t talk make child custody work?
When Florida parents go through a divorce, they find that some of the most difficult issues to resolve are those affecting what will happen with the children. For some families, co-parenting is a type of child custody plan that allows both parents to have a strong...
How the property division process can impact a small business
Divorce will bring significant changes to a person's life, and his or her finances will change as well. For a Florida business owner, the property division process may also impact the business as well. Because of the complicated way that divorce and business sometimes...
Baby boomer divorces are increasing at an alarming rate
If you were born between 1946 and 1964, then you can consider yourself a baby boomer. The peers of your age group, as well as those born earlier in time, are part of a developing trend regarding divorce. Current data shows that, in the past 20 or so years, the divorce...
Making smart choices during the property division process
The choices made during divorce will have widespread implications for a person. No matter how many assets are at stake or how long a Florida couple has been married, making good decisions during the property division process is crucial. This is not always easy, which...
Protecting investments during the property division process
Divorce will certainly bring financial changes and adjustments to both parties. It requires both spouses to get used to new circumstances, make changes to lifestyle expectations and adjust to different future prospects. One primary concern for many in Florida as they...
Property division and its impact on future finances
The choices made during divorce will impact a person for years to come. For Florida couples, it may be better to set aside the temporary emotions that come up during this process in order to focus on securing terms that allow for a strong financial future. Property...
Different approaches apply when dividing retirement accounts
If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage after many years together, you may have retirement accounts to divide. Different accounts require different types of paperwork. Here is an overview of what you may expect. The QDRO The purpose of a Qualified...
When is co-parenting the right child custody choice?
Children can suffer significant emotional harm when their parents make the choice to go through a divorce. Florida parents understand how important it is to make choices that allow for their kids' long-term success, which may influence the choices they make for child...
Fair property division and its impact on retirement security
Divorce changes many things about a person's life, including his or her financial stability. The impact of a property division order can be felt for years to come, which is why it is important for a person nearing retirement to seek terms that are fair and reasonable....
