Alimony was the subject of heated controversy last year in Florida after Governor Rick Scott vetoed an alimony reform bill sent to him for signature. At issue in the 2016 alimony bill was a clause in the bill concerning mandatory 50/50 time sharing of children. Advocates for both sides of the issue fought long and hard over the bill and there is no reason to think a new bill will be any less controversial or incite less argument. It appears likely that a new reform bill will be introduced in … [Read more...]
Florida Divorce: Tips To Prepare For Divorce And Protect Your Finances
In most Florida divorce cases, you and your spouse will divide marital assets during divorce proceedings. Whether you are the higher earning spouse or not, this can be a difficult time. We recommend the following financial tips to prepare for divorce. Get Your Paperwork Organized During a divorce, you need to prove all marital assets. Getting your paperwork organized ahead of time can reduce stress, decrease the likelihood a spouse will try to hide assets and bring transparency to divorce … [Read more...]
