Category Archives: Divorce
Dividing a Family Business in a Boca Raton Divorce
For many South Florida families, the business is more than an asset. It is a paycheck, a reputation, and years of long nights. When a marriage ends, it can also be the hardest item to divide, because a company cannot be split in half like a savings account. Here is how Florida courts approach… Read More »
What Counts as a Substantial Change in Circumstances?
A divorce order can feel final the day a judge signs it. Life, of course, keeps moving. A job disappears, a co-parent takes a position in another city, or a support payor reaches retirement age. When that happens, Florida law may allow the court to take a fresh look, but only if the change… Read More »
Protect Assets Prior to Divorce
It’s important for anyone involved in a divorce to work with a divorce attorney who is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes on a number of fronts, not the least of which is related to finances. Florida is an equitable distribution state, meaning that in a divorce marital property will be divided equitably,… Read More »
Divorcing with Dignity
Divorce is never easy, but when you have to deal with a spouse who is angry and bitter, things can really get tricky. You know you want to get out of the marriage, but destroying one another in the process wasn’t part of the plan. So how can you handle a toxic spouse who… Read More »
Tragedy Can Lead to Divorce
People experience all sorts of tragedies in life. Something like being laid off can be devastating and can understandably impact a relationship. So, too, can events related to serious illnesses, accidents, the loss of a child, and much, much more. If personal tragedy has led you to consider divorce, here are a few things… Read More »
The Real Math Behind Your Divorce Bill
Ask five people how much a divorce costs and you will get five wildly different numbers. That is because a divorce bill is not a flat fee stamped on the front of a courthouse door. It is closer to a running tab, and what fills that tab has less to do with the fact… Read More »
Avoiding the Anger and Hatred in Divorce
Everyone knows that divorce is an incredibly stressful experience, and one that leaves many people wallowing in feelings of despair, resentment, and even hatred. But those emotions don’t have to rule your life. There are some things you can do to address them before they get out of control. Fear: Addressing your fears head-on… Read More »
How to Avoid Kids Taking Sides in Divorce
Divorce is tough enough without having to deal with your own kids hating you for it. Sure, if you’re the parent they’ve chosen as the good guy, it feels pretty great–even validating. Although you may not say it out loud, you’re glad that you’re the favorite, and you believe you’ve earned that spot handily…. Read More »
Gray Divorce on the Rise as a Result of Longevity
If you’ve been married for a while, maybe the doldrums have kicked in and you find yourself feeling somewhat disconnected from your spouse. Maybe you still love one another, but you feel that the excitement and passion that defined your early days together has fizzled. Even though you’ve had a satisfying marriage in many… Read More »
What Does Divorce Do to Kids?
One of the biggest concerns unhappy couples have as they contemplate divorce is whether it will damage their children. To be fair, we know that children who are exposed to unhappy parents, whether those parents are together or apart, can suffer ill effects. Here’s what research says about children of divorce and the potential… Read More »
