The distribution of assets during divorces proves to be an intricate matter. House Bill 521 (HB 521), which Florida’s legislature approved in 2024, transformed the rules that apply to divorce division of marital assets and debts. The law provides clarity about dividing assets, which also makes this process more equitable and straightforward to understand. Florida…
For many years, Florida law favored mothers when it came to child custody. Unmarried fathers had to fight in court to establish their rights. But things have changed. The Good Dad Act is a step towards equal parental rights for unmarried fathers. It allows them to be recognized as natural guardians of their children without…
The divorce process is an emotionally turbulent time for couples. But other elements can complicate things. These elements usually revolve around the division of assets or custody arrangements. But, one of the issues that may combine these components and more is when your spouse is pregnant during the process of divorce. Florida has its own…
If you own a joint business in Florida and you have chosen to divorce, then your business can be broken apart to meet the legal requirement for an equitable division of marital assets between both couples. Spouses can claim ownership of a joint business in a contentious divorce. He or she may demand you split…
Ideally, a divorce process should be amicable and painless, with both spouses working together to reach an equitable marital settlement. However, the reality is often different. With high emotions and tensions flaring, individuals sometimes use underhanded tactics to gain the upper hand in divorce proceedings. The reality is that divorce cases affect family dynamics, finances,…