Divorce

Being served with divorce papers can be more than a little annoying. Depending on how and where you are served, you may feel completely caught off guard. However, process serving is vital in a lawsuit to ensure that you are given proper notice of the case. Now, Florida law specifies how service must be completed…. read more

A marriage ending can be a trying time for both spouses. Beyond the emotional hardship of breaking up a relationship, there are also many issues that need to be sorted out between a couple. Divorces can be long and draining, and it can take months to resolve matters related to finances, property, and child support… read more

What are the most common reasons couples give for getting divorced? According to a study published in the journal Couple and Family Psychology, there were seven reasons that came up frequently regarding why couples split up. Factors That Lead to Divorce Lack of Commitment Surprisingly, the most common reason was not infidelity but lack of… read more

Divorce is almost always a traumatic experience, even if you are the spouse seeking the divorce. Untangling lives and deciding what happens with the children creates stress for even the rare couple whose split up is amicable. It’s certainly worse for the spouse who doesn’t want their marriage to end. My Spouse Left Me and… read more

While virtually half of all American marriages end in divorce, only about five percent of couples heading to the altar or the courthouse do so having executed a prenuptial agreement (“prenup”). Two reasons are often given for avoiding these agreements. First, many couples think that by “negotiating” a prenup, the couple is planning to fail…. read more

Enhanced Values During Marriage Can Sometimes Be Subject to Equitable Distribution Generally speaking, when one Florida spouse owns real estate or a business interest, prior to the marriage – or inherits either type of property during the marriage – and leaves the property titled in his or her name, the asset remains nonmarital in nature,… read more

If you are contemplating a divorce, you know all too well the strain that major and unexpected changes can place on a marriage. From the stresses of parenthood to the consequences of infidelity, all types of challenges can push a marriage to the tipping point. As divorce lawyers, we regularly speak with individuals who are… read more

For many women, deciding whether to revert to their maiden name in connection with a divorce is a deeply personal matter. Often, both options carry their own pros and cons. If you are thinking about changing your name after you get divorced, here are some thoughts to keep in mind. Considerations for Changing Your Name… read more

If you were sick, would it change how you looked at your marriage? A new study published in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior found that serious illnesses among women are linked to an increased likelihood of divorce. Without drawing a causal link between illness and divorce, the study – conducted by researchers at… read more

If you operate a cash-based business or work for tips, you are still supposed to report all of your income on your tax returns. Income is income, and the IRS expects to receive its share regardless of whether you make your money in cash or deposit checks at the bank. If you have not been… read more