If you co-own a business with your spouse, this can make divorce proceedings much more difficult. However, an accurate business valuation will help to alleviate the tension and provide a fairer arrangement. Florida follows equitable division law. This means that...
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Dividing debt and determining how to split a house in a divorce
Married couples in Florida who accumulated assets and debts together may need to divide them fairly during a divorce. Debts subject to division may include joint liabilities such as credit card accounts, auto loans and a mortgage, as described by The Florida Bar. If...
Retirement benefits and divorce
The equitable division of property is one of the main concerns in almost every divorce. When it comes to retirement benefits, this can seem a daunting task. The courts must decide when and how to fairly allocate a potential combination of pensions, Social Security...
Efficient communication with your attorney saves money
Divorce can become expensive very quickly. What many people do not know is that one of the fastest ways to drive up the price of your divorce is to communicate the wrong way with your lawyer. Communication is vital at all points, and divorce is no exception. According...
How can a divorce affect my business?
You may not have imagined when you set up your business that one day you would head to divorce court, yet there are many business owners who grapple with the end of their marriage while running a business. If you are dealing with divorce, you want to do what you can...
Should I take my divorce to trial?
Divorce is difficult, and as a result many couples try to get through the process as quickly as possible. The quickest way to get through a divorce is usually mediation. However, there are some instances where taking a divorce to trial is the better decision....
Negotiate your divorce using mediation
When people imagine divorce, many see a heated courtroom argument full of petty arguments that spin out of control. Though these scenes may make dramatic television, very few divorces are like this. Many couples use an alternative dispute resolution process called...
How can I ensure my divorce is affordable?
When thinking about costs associated with divorce, most people immediately conjure images of child support or alimony. However, divorce can be a very expensive process in and of itself. Depending on the assets involved in the divorce, it can cost tens of thousands of...
Finding hidden assets in a divorce
When working through a divorce negotiation, spouses must determine how to split their shared assets and debts. This requires both parties to openly disclose information about all such assets and debts. In some situations, one spouse may attempt to hide money or other...
Protecting your business amid divorce
When you own your own business, your divorce may look markedly different than it does for those who are employed by others. Once you decide to part ways with your spouse, though, you must figure out how your business factors in as well as whether you owe your former...