By Steven Combs | Published October 27, 2015 | Posted in Family Law | Tagged Tags: concealing assets in divorce | Leave a comment
When you are going through a divorce, it’s understandable to be worried about how you will fare in the property division process. However, it’s important you don’t make any rash decisions — attempting to conceal your assets could land you in legal trouble and result in you getting a worse property division arrangement than you Read More
Read MoreIf you believe your marriage is broken and you and your spouse have even mentioned the possibility of getting a divorce, there are a few steps you should take to protect yourself and your best interests. These include the following: Consulting an attorney. First and foremost, speak with a lawyer about your legal options during Read More
Read MoreWith same-sex marriage now legal in Florida (and all 50 states), county clerks across the Sunshine State will soon be using new marriage and divorce forms that include the word “spouse” rather than “husband” and “wife,” which appear on the existing forms. The revised forms, which go into effect October 1, came at the request Read More
Read MoreThe good news is that today, more women than ever before are considered the primary breadwinners of their households — outpacing their husbands when it comes to how much they earn and contribute to their families. The bad news is that this fact is not necessarily leading to women feeling more comfortable with potentially having Read More
Read MoreSpousal support (also known as alimony) is generally divided into two main categories: short term and long term/permanent support. The spousal support arrangement established through a divorce depends on various factors, but here is an overview of some of the most common types of arrangements: Temporary alimony while divorce is pending. Divorces can be long Read More
Read MoreAlthough many states have set ages at which courts are required to consider a child’s preferences in establishing custody arrangements, there is no such age in Florida. Here, judges have sole discretion in determining whether kids are developed and intelligent enough to be able to have some input on these choices, whether they understand the Read More
Read MoreOnce you receive your divorce decree, you’re certain to feel a sense of relief. But before you can fully relax, there are some additional steps you’ll want to take to make sure you are prepared to start the next chapter of your life. First, read through the divorce decree closely to make sure you know Read More
Read MoreAn annulment is a legal procedure used to bring a marriage to an end. However, unlike a divorce, an annulment declares the marriage to have been null and void, meaning legally it never occurred in the first place. This means you will not have to go through as many of the stressful processes you would Read More
Read MoreNumerous studies have indicated that second and third marriages are far more likely than first marriages to end in divorce. But why exactly is this? For one, people who have already gone through one divorce have already been through the process and know what to expect, so they might not have as many reservations as Read More
Read MoreIn January 2015, Florida same-sex couples officially received the right to legally marry. For many, this meant formalizing their unions under the eyes of the law. However, for other same-sex couples, the decision brought with it another advantage—the right to divorce. Many of these couples had married in other states that allowed same-sex marriage, but Read More
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