Even though your marriage has not worked out quite as you expected, you have some lovely memories of the relationship you have shared with your spouse. One of these is probably your engagement day. After all, it is hard to forget about your then-boyfriend getting onto...
Are gifts subject to equitable distribution of property?
Florida is an equitable distribution state, and while asset division in divorce cases is not always equal, it is fair. The first step in the division of assets, including gifts, is differentiating between marital and separate property. Marital vs Separate Property All...
How can you reduce stress during a divorce?
The process of dissolving your marriage and continuing on with your life can leave you feeling overwhelmed. Even small issues may seem harder to deal with as the weeks continue. Learning how to deal with these new feelings will help you start fresh after and during a...
3 Questions about equitable distribution
Divorce can be stressful enough due to emotional factors, but when it comes to dividing property, this is where an already difficult situation often implodes. For this reason, understanding Florida's process can help you know what to expect. In turn, this can reduce...
Debt in divorce: Who is responsible?
If you and your spouse decide to part ways, you have a lot to think about, including who will assume responsibility for what debts. While you and your spouse may have shared the financial load during your marriage, outstanding liabilities can quickly become a...
Emotional responses to divorce
Even if you try to look at your divorce as a business transaction, which it is, it is also an emotional process. Emotional responses are a natural and inevitable part of a divorce. Therefore, your objective should not be to avoid emotion, which is impossible, but to...
What should you avoid when coping with divorce stress?
During a divorce, you must overcome financial, emotional and mental hurdles. There will be days where you deal with high levels of stress and anxiety. Fortunately, if you know what not to do during a divorce, there is light at the end of the tunnel, claims Huffington...
Guarding against 401K losses in a divorce
Divorce is commonly associated with so many losses in a person's life, including financial losses. The need to divide a marital estate unfortunately makes this an inherent part of the process. However, when it comes to splitting a 401K account with a spouse, a person...
How smart home devices can affect your divorce
When you first purchased your smart home device, you likely thought little of its uses beyond making your life more efficient. Yet, if you are preparing to divorce your spouse, your device could prove helpful during proceedings. Its technology can provide clear,...
Consider the tax issues if divorcing after the age of 50
Divorce after the age of 50 is increasingly common, but it brings issues that affect older couples and women in particular. Women should pay special attention to tax implications, such as those associated with property division, illiquid assets, and alimony....
