Category Archives: Divorce
After Your Divorce Is Finalized, There Is Still Much to Be Done
As attorneys who regularly counsel clients here in West Palm Beach on how to protect themselves and what to plan for while going through divorce, many people do not realize that we also have to make sure that our clients complete certain actions even after they obtain their divorce judgment. However, these actions are… Read More »
The Holidays & Divorce
January has officially become “Divorce Month” here in the U.S. Some website managers have even reported a more than 20 percent increase in people specifically searching under the word “divorce” on their websites; just from December to January. As attorneys who counsel countless clients through the divorce process each year here in Florida, another… Read More »
What Is A “Strategic” Divorce? Why Would Anyone Get One
It may sound very difficult to believe, but these days, some couples are considering getting what’s known as a “strategic divorce,” i.e. one that is done solely out of financial necessity; possibly due to tax and financially-related issues, such as needing to qualify for certain healthcare programs in order to take care of their… Read More »
When A Degenerative Disease Ultimately Leads to Divorce
The Atlantic recently featured an important article about couples who divorce due to severe degenerative diseases that essentially render one unconscious and/or no longer present in a relationship. The article follows a man who was married to his wife for 30 years and who cared for his wife for five years after she was… Read More »
What Does ‘Preparing for Divorce Before the Wedding’ Mean?
Every engaged and newly-married couple should do everything they can to not only try to prevent divorce, but also plan for it with the same amount of effort that is typically put into planning a wedding and honeymoon. Still, not enough people plan their financial future, develop a prenuptial agreement, or select a financial… Read More »
Red Flags That You May Be Headed for Divorce
Therapists, counselors, and those in similar professions will often ask people considering a divorce what their ultimate goal is, and whether/how they expect divorce to help them get there. However, rarely is there one telltale sign that one should pursue a divorce; instead, it is usually the combination of a number of factors, or… Read More »
How to Minimize Any Impacts Your Divorce Has On Your Productivity at Work
As divorce attorneys practicing here in Florida, one common question that we receive is how to make sure that one’s divorce does not distract them from work. While divorces can unquestionably be consuming of both your time and energy, there are some techniques you can use to handle the challenges; while continuing to maintain… Read More »
How Your Particular Compensation Structure Changes Your Divorce Settlement
As attorneys who assist clients with divorce and property division here in Florida, we talk a lot about the importance of asset division. However, it is important to realize that your compensation structure has a direct effect on your divorce and divorce settlement. Unless your compensation structure is a straightforward salary – without any… Read More »
How Do I Go About Keeping Our Home After the Divorce?
When it comes to advising clients going through divorce in Florida, given that the family home is usually the most valuable asset for them, I spend a significant amount of time discussing whether or not the clients want and can keep the home. While, of course, for many, the home is of sentimental value,… Read More »
The Best Way to Protect Your Money & Assets in Divorce Is Not Via Separate Bank Accounts
These days, many young people who are interested in getting married are also interested in doing things differently in their marriage, for example, keeping the finances and checking accounts separate. This could be in part because they have seen how difficult it can be to divide assets in the event of divorce, and in… Read More »
