Blog Posts in February, 2015

Beware of Hiding Assets When Going Through a Divorce

When a couple gets divorced, both parties must take certain steps to divide their shared marital assets. This can be a time-consuming and expensive process, and sometimes one or both spouses begin to feel some degree of resentment. They may feel like they are losing the results of their hard-earned financial success or that their former partner is trying to take more than he or she deserves. In ...

Dividing IRA Assets in a Florida Divorce

In almost all marriages, couples merge and combine their property, and make purchases of additional assets that they share. In some situations, this includes savings and retirement accounts, such as IRAs. When a divorce occurs, it can be very difficult to figure out how to split these assets. Individual retirement accounts (IRAs) are an excellent way to save for retirement. Many couples leverage ...

Do You Have a Right to Relocate with Your Children?

More than ever, Americans are relocating not just within their state, but also across the country and around the world. Increased mobility is relatively easy for single individuals or married couples who are interested in seeing more of the world or who need to move for a new job. However, it can be difficult for divorced parents to exercise this same level of freedom. Florida has strict laws when ...

Tip to Deal with Children's Birthdays and Holidays Following Divorce

Birthdays and holidays can bring substantial joy to children and families. They may come with unique traditions and fun-filled parties. However, following a divorce, these celebrations may suddenly be the source of complications and hurt feelings. Even when parents share custody, they will not each be able to spend every holiday or birthday with their children. Although this comes at a ...