You got married two years ago and bought a dog together. You don’t have any children, but there is no doubt in your mind that you see that dog as your baby. Both you and your spouse love your pet and feel very connected to him or her. Now you’re getting a divorce. Do...
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Year: 2020
Vacation homes and divorce: What should you do with yours?
Dividing up vacation property during divorce can be tough. You have a few options, such as selling your vacation home and sharing the profits, keeping it and trying to negotiate when each of you can use it, keeping it and renting it out and others. What you decide to...
It’s your right to defend yourself against DUI charges in Florida
If you’re facing DUI charges, one of the things you may want to work on is having those charges reduced. In some cases, it may be possible to get a DUI charged changed to reckless driving or another kind of citation that doesn’t have the same type of implications. In...
Your finances and divorce: Don’t take any chances
Most people who are facing the divorce process have concerns about the impact on their finances. Adding to this, if you don’t have a solid grasp of your current circumstances, it could result in trouble down the road. When it comes to your finances in the divorce...
When your career takes off, can you take your kids with you?
If you work in a hotel, then there may be times when you have the opportunity to move to advance your career. Perhaps a management position will open up a few hours from your current location or you’ll be asked to take over a general manager’s position in a different...
What you should know if you and your spouse are ‘dividing’ a boat in your divorce
For many divorcing couples in Florida, one of the highest value assets that will need to somehow be divided is a boat –- perhaps even a yacht. When you bought the vessel, jointly signed the registration and christened it with a special name, you probably weren’t...
What is the benefit of mediation in a divorce?
Mediation is something you may want to consider when getting divorced. If you work with a mediator, instead of going to court and getting a ruling from a judge, you (as a couple) and the mediator work together to decide the details. You then present your agreement to...
Accused of drunk driving? Now is the time to defend yourself
You love having a night out on the town with your friends and colleagues, but the last thing you want is to end up facing trouble with the law. For that reason, you generally stop drinking an hour or so before leaving the bar. You usually call a cab if you need it....
What property do the Florida courts split up in a divorce?
Getting a fair outcome in a pending divorce requires knowledge of both state law and your household. The better that you understand the assets and debts that you and your spouse hold, as well as Florida's family law system, the more realistic your expectations about...
Questions your children may ask about divorce
Telling your children that you’re going to get divorced means having what can be a taxing conversation. Parents often put a lot of thought into when they want to have that conversation and how to set it up. In addition, though, it’s wise to think about the questions...