Category Archives: Divorce
Issues to Consider When Deciding Whether to File for Divorce
Filing for divorce in Orlando is not a decision that anyone makes haphazardly or without significant thought. Yet sometimes spouses can decide to file for divorce without thinking through consequences concerning the timing of the divorce, or other matters that ultimately could impact the outcome of the divorce case. While every case has its… Read More »
Divorce Rates Are Rising Due to COVID-19
When the pandemic began affecting Americans and states across the country went under lockdown, psychologists and other experts suggested that self-quarantine and stay-at-home orders could result in a higher number of divorces once courts reopened. While many courts across the country remain closed, many have reopened, and parties can again move forward with divorce… Read More »
Living Separate and Apart Versus a Legal Separation
If you are having significant problems in your marriage, you might be considering a divorce. Prior to your divorce, you may be thinking about living separate and apart from your spouse, which you might also consider to be a separation. It is extremely important to understand that a separation, or living separate and apart,… Read More »
Sentimental Attachments to Property in a Divorce
When you are planning on a divorce in Orlando or elsewhere in Central Florida, it is important to be prepared for the process of property division. As you might already be aware, all marital property, including all assets and debts, will be divided in a divorce according to a theory of equitable distribution. While… Read More »
Mental Incapacity and Ending a Marriage
If you are married to a person without mental capacity, it may be difficult to determine how to legally end the marriage. To be sure, you might have concerns about whether the court will be willing to grant a divorce if one of the parties is unable to consent to the terms of the… Read More »
Can I Modify Alimony Payments?
In a divorce proceeding in Florida, the court can grant alimony to either spouse under Florida law. Accordingly, if the court grants alimony to one of the spouses, it can require the other spouse to make those alimony payments. As you may know, Florida law recognizes a number of different types of alimony. A… Read More »
Common Mistakes to Avoid in Your Orlando Divorce
Going through the divorce process in Orlando, Florida can be stressful and complicated under even the best circumstances. To be sure, even in scenarios where spouses are anticipating an uncontested divorce, it is still important to be aware of common mistakes that parties make in divorce cases. When you know about the types of… Read More »
Will I Need a Forensic Accountant for My Orlando Divorce?
While many spouses in Orlando who are getting divorced will likely be able to move through the divorce process successfully without assistance from a forensic accountant, many spouses can actually benefit from having a forensic accountant on their divorce team. Generally speaking, in any high asset divorce case in Florida, or any case in… Read More »
Division of Marital Debts in an Orlando Divorce
When spouses get divorced in Orlando, the court will divide all marital property owned by the parties according to the theory of equitable distribution. When most parties think about the distribution of marital property, they are thinking about assets from the marriage. For example, a marital home is often classified as marital property and… Read More »
Tips for Talking to Your Children About Divorce
When you are planning to file for divorce and you have children with your spouse, it can be difficult to know the best way for breaking the news to your kids. Parents worry that their children will not take the news of the divorce well, and they have concerns about the emotional well-being of… Read More »
