Celebrity Divorce is Based On Universal Family Law Concepts
Celebrity divorces sometimes involve large monetary amounts, but the general family law concepts that are applied by the courts are fairly consistent with respect to persons in all economic strata and residing in all states, including Florida. Some common principles were applied in the recent celebrity divorce settlement of Oscar-nominated actor Jeremy Renner and his wife,...
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Reasonable Holiday Visiting Agreements Are Favored in Family Law
For separated and divorced Florida couples with minor children, all of the holidays during the year can present special problems. There is only so much time, and each parent’s schedule must be adjusted to accommodate the other. In family law, the object is to have two parents communicating and cooperating so that holiday visits come...
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After Divorce, Some May Feel More Secure With Less Money
What is the biggest cause of divorce? Is it basic incompatibility? No, researchers have found that it is money issues. The issue of financial security, or the lack of it, has led many promising marital unions into the hallways of divorce court, both here in Florida and throughout the country. The fascinating part of that fact,...
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Financial Guidance Can Be Critical to Divorcing Florida Spouses
For many individuals in Florida and elsewhere, fears of surviving financially are a big concern during and after a divorce. The uncertainty of divorce on one’s financial status can be frightening to some, especially for those who did not exert a great deal of control over the financial issues during the marriage. A divorce raises the...
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Mother’s Homicide Makes Family Law Custody Decision Difficult
Can a man who is suspected but not charged with killing his wife retain custody of the minor children? That question is being confronted in a Lee County court in Florida in a case where the Department of Children and Families is trying to remove two minor children from the father’s custody. Child custody disputes...
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Divorce Can Have A Major Impact On Health Insurance
If divorce is going to leave a person without health insurance and the need to pick a new plan, one should not expect it to be easy. There is a myriad of plans available nationwide and in Florida from a large number of companies, but choosing the right fit can be a difficult task. It...
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A QDRO Dictates Division of 401(k) Retirement Plans in Divorce
The division of retirement benefits in divorce is sometimes a difficult undertaking. In an equitable property distribution state, such as Florida, the assets acquired during the marriage are subject to equitable division by the family law court during a divorce. Equitable property division is based on the general idea of fairness. The statute sets forth certain...
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Wife Files Divorce With Emergency Request to Stop Sale Of Assets
Property acquired while the parties are married and living together is generally classified under Florida law as marital property. Marital property is divided in a divorce proceeding according to a concept known as equitable distribution. This means that the court can divide marital property in any proportion that is fair and equitable, considering the needs and...
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Negotiations In Divorce For The Marital Home May Be Complicated
In divorce negotiations, problems can arise when one spouse takes over the marital residence with outstanding mortgage debt. If he or she is not able to get immediate mortgage financing, it may create a difficult obstacle. The problem is that one spouse is now responsible for the mortgage loan under the settlement, but the other spouse...
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Basic Income Tax Rules Still Apply After A Divorce
There are several important and fairly common tax consequences of a divorce. For one thing, the recent divorcee may want to keep in mind that if the divorce is finalized at any time prior to the end of the year, the IRS views the taxpayer’s status as a single for the whole year. This means that...
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