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The Financial Pros & Cons of “Bird Nesting”

  • Sep 10, 2018

When divorced parents have an amicable relationship, they may try a “bird nesting” arrangement to let their children stay in the family home. Divorce is often an extremely difficult transition...

3 Tips to Financially Protect Yourself During Your Divorce

  • Aug 29, 2018

There are many essential steps that must be completed before a divorce can be finalized. It’s important to seek legal guidance and keep a clear head when you’re making any...

4 Unexpected Costs of a DIY Divorce

  • Aug 14, 2018

When spouses separate, they know it’s going to be an expensive and emotional process. Before their divorce is finalized, they need to split their assets and debts, decide on spousal and child...

Same-Sex Marriage & the Benefits of Prenuptial Agreements

  • Jul 30, 2018

Florida has a complicated history when it comes to recognizing same-sex unions. In fact, same-sex marriage was illegal in Florida until 2015, when Federal Judge Robert Hinkle finally ruled that...

Does Military Service Affect Alimony Payments?

  • Jul 20, 2018

Sustaining a military marriage is difficult when active duty husbands and wives are deployed overseas for long periods of time. Unfortunately, the strain of a long-distance relationship often leads to...

Do I Need a Special Attorney for a Military Divorce?

  • Jun 21, 2018

Military divorces are not entirely dissimilar from civilian divorces. The end result is the same and issues like asset and property division, child custody, and alimony come into play, but the military...

The Financial Benefits of a Postnuptial Agreement

  • Jun 14, 2018

A postnuptial agreement, unlike a prenuptial agreement, is a contract that a couple enters into after they are married. The contract will outline the terms of a divorce, including how assets and...

Hidden Assets in Divorce: How to Find & Uncover Them

  • May 28, 2018

It is no secret that divorce can sometimes get ugly, especially when it comes to dividing assets and property. Spouses will do everything possible to shelter the items and money they believe...

Pros & Cons to Lump Sum Alimony Payments in Florida

  • May 21, 2018

If you and your spouse are in the middle of a divorce, you might both find yourselves in a position where you are wondering if it is best to give or...

The Role of Forensic Accounting in Your Divorce

  • Apr 25, 2018

Many issues during divorce proceedings may arise, especially in regard to finances. One of the major topics of divorce is property division, which includes all the assets and debts accumulated during the...