Blog Posts in May, 2014

How to Prepare for a Divorce

Divorce is almost never entirely amicable. However, when separating spouses make a commitment to treat each other amicably, it often makes the process easier and less expensive for all parties involved. Even under the best of circumstances, though, disentangling the joint affairs of two people is a challenge that can make life very difficult during the divorce process. Under more hostile ...

When is a Business a Marital Asset?

Closely held businesses are among the most complicated assets to deal with during a divorce proceeding. In addition to the obvious issues of valuation — and the difficulty inherent in distributing a business in kind — special issues can arise when the formation of such a business predates the marriage. This can frequently cause parties on both sides to misunderstand the degree of interest they may ...

How Professional Degrees and Licenses Affect Divorce

Distribution of marital property during divorce in Florida is equitable — but not necessarily equal. A number of factors may cause courts to slant equitable distribution in favor of one spouse or the other. One such factor is the attainment of educational degrees or professional licensure by one spouse — and the degree to which the other spouse made that possible. Section 61.075 of the Florida ...

Applying for a United States Visa

Receiving the long-awaited approval of a petition for a non-immigrant or immigrant visa is not the end of the immigration process. Rather, it is the start of the follow-up process of applying for the visa - before foreign national applicants can actually travel to the United States, they need to get their visa. In fact, the consular officer who reviews the visa application at the United States ...

Do You Need a Forensic Divorce Accountant?

Having a qualified attorney representing your best interests throughout your divorce proceeding is the strongest guarantee of reaching a fair and equitable settlement. In high asset divorces, where one or both parties has significant wealth or complex business dealings, bringing in a financial specialist to identify and assess marital assets that are subject to division can also be invaluable. ...