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Will Gray Divorce Destroy Your Finances?
Many people in Florida who are considering divorce worry about how dissolving their marriage will affect their finances. Although most married couples who are thinking about divorce already are living separate and apart—and thus paying their own bills and managing a household on a single income—the prospect of divorce can renew financial anxieties. For… Read More »
Do I Need a QDRO in My Divorce?
If you are considering filing for divorce in Orlando, or if you and your spouse are in the early stages of your divorce, you likely know that any marital assets will be distributed as part of the property division process. Some marital assets are more difficult to divide than others, resulting in complex property… Read More »
Filing Taxes After Your Orlando Divorce
After you get divorced—whether after a short marriage or a long-term marriage—it is important to think carefully about your tax situation and how filing your taxes might change now that you are single. According to an article in Credit Karma, there are numerous complicated tax matters that accompany divorce in Florida, and it is… Read More »
What is the Automatic Stay in Bankruptcy?
If you are considering filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy or Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Florida, you may know that one of the benefits of consumer bankruptcy is the automatic stay. Under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, the automatic stay prevents creditors from continuing to collect on debts once a debtor has filed for bankruptcy protection…. Read More »
Impact of Divorce on Children
Thinking about divorce for many couples means considering not only the impact of the divorce on the two of you, but also on your children. Getting divorced can be difficult for kids and can lead to confusion and anxiety. Many parents want to think through options for making divorce less stressful for their children,… Read More »
How Will Art Get Divided in My Florida Divorce?
One of the most contentious issues in any divorce is property division, and spouses can become especially frustrated or angry when there is an issue of complex property division. For couples planning on a high net worth divorce, there are often high-value assets from the marriage that will need to be valued and divided…. Read More »
Can I Seek Pet Custody in My Florida Divorce?
While the term “custody” usually gets discussed in a divorce case involving minor children, many people in Florida consider their pets to be important parts of the family. Accordingly, when spouses own a pet together, the prospect of divorce can raise the issue of pet custody. If you do not own a pet, you… Read More »
Eligibility for Consumer Bankruptcy
If you are struggling with debt, you may be thinking about filing for consumer bankruptcy. The two most common types of consumer bankruptcy are Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. In some cases, however, individual debtors need to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy if they are not eligible for Chapter 7 or Chapter… Read More »
What is Commingled Property in a Florida Divorce?
Property division in any Orlando divorce can be contentious and complicated, particularly when there are assets with high market values or assets that are difficult to value properly. One of the more complicated issues in a Florida divorce when it comes to the distribution of marital property is commingled property. What is commingled property,… Read More »
What is the Difference Between a Contested and Uncontested Divorce?
When you are considering divorce in Florida, you may already know that you and your spouse are likely to have a contentious divorce proceeding in which it is difficult to reach an agreement about anything. Or, perhaps, you have been discussing the possibility of divorce with your spouse, and you already know that the… Read More »
