Blog Posts in 2018

Tips for Achieving Financial Independence After a Divorce

The momentous change associated with getting a divorce can be overwhelming, especially if you were financially dependent on your other spouse throughout your marriage. However, your post-divorce life will demand a certain level of independence. While the notion of independently managing your own affairs can seem daunting, you will eventually begin to appreciate the value of exploring and ...

Who Gets the House After a Divorce?

When a married couple buys a house, they ordinarily have joint ownership over it. As a result, both spouses have an equal and undivided right to live in the home. After a divorce , most couples usually aren’t too keen on continuing the previous living arrangement. However, since both spouses have an equal right to live there, how does a court determine who gets to live in the house after a ...

How to Identify Marital Assets

It is common knowledge that houses, cars, and dining sets are items that are equally divided during a divorce . However, does your spouse have a right to half of your business, employment benefits, or pension? The answer depends on whether those things qualify as a marital asset. This blog discusses how Florida courts identify marital assets. Equitable Distribution Under the Florida law, the ...

How Are Veterans Benefits Affected by Divorce?

Florida is considered an equitable distribution state; meaning, courts will presume an equal division of marital assets and liabilities, unless a party demonstrates some justification to deviate from such a division. Are VA Disability Benefits Marital Property? The provisions of the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act(10 U.S.C. §1408) excludes your Veterans Benefits Administration ...