Divorce Lawyer
Time-sharing: Quick Reference
One of the most difficult parts of a divorce that includes minor children is that both parents will not see their child every day. Custody agreements, known as time-sharing in Florida, can be many things, but there are a few facts you will want to keep in mind. Whether you are in the process of…
Read MoreParenting Plan VS Custody Agreement
We are often asked what the difference is in a parenting plan and a custody agreement (or time-sharing agreement as it is called in Florida). A parenting plan is the document that includes all the details about raising your children including the time-sharing agreement. These are not two separate documents, but rather a custody/time-sharing agreement…
Read MoreThings to Consider Before a Gray Divorce
“Gray divorce” is the common term for those over 50 divorcing. Although divorce is never easy, a gray divorce is often easier and less contentious than a divorce by those in their 30s and early 40s. However, there are often more things to take into consideration as an older couple divorcing. Social Security and Retirement…
Read MoreMistakes to Avoid in Your Later-in-Life Divorce
If you are considering divorce or already know you are getting one and are over 50, you are not alone. The increasing trend for gray divorce, the term often used for those over 50 divorcing, is not slowing down. However, those who have been married decades have more assets to divide. With more stuff and…
Read MoreMarriage & Divorce Over 50 – Part 2 – Gray Marriage
Marriage for the first time or remarriage at an older than average age comes with different considerations than those who are young and marrying. You are likely in a different place financially. There may be children, either still in the home or adult ones. And, of course, you may both have a house full of…
Read MoreMarriage & Divorce Over 50 – Part 1 – Gray Divorce
Over the past decade there has been a surprising increase in both marriages and divorces of people over 50. Over the next two blogs, we are going to share some advice as a family law firm that you should take into consideration whether you are looking for a divorce attorney or someone to handle a…
Read MorePlan a Visit with Your Attorney & Financial Advisor Post-Divorce
As much as you may want to take a break and exhale when your divorce is finalized, you now have a new to-do list. In addition to attending to everyday life to-dos, your post-divorce to-do list includes some important things. We put some of our recommendations in our previous blog, but because the legal and…
Read MoreYour Post-Divorce Checklist
There are still a few things you and your attorney will need to do post-divorce. We will go into that as well as what you should discuss with your financial planner in more detail in our next blog. However, after working in family law for decades, we know there are many things that newly divorced…
Read MoreDividing Assets & Debts in a Divorce
Because Florida is a no-fault divorce state, assets and debts are often divided equally between spouses. However, that is more of a generalization than a rule. In fact, there are exceptions in the law regarding division of both. The financial implications can be significant if you do not have an experienced divorce lawyer helping you…
Read MoreWhy Hire a Local Divorce Attorney
Florida allows you to file for divorce without the help of a lawyer. Because of this, we are often asked why someone should hire a local divorce attorney if legally they can divorce without one. There are many reasons; in short, a divorce lawyer brings a lot of experience and knowledge that will work to…
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