Budgeting And Financial Planning After A Divorce (Can You Rely On Alimony?)
Ending a marriage is not just about going separate ways with your spouse, but also becoming financially independent and handling your own budget. And while some consider this an advantage, budgeting can be quite confusing if you have recently divorced. Budgeting is not exactly as easy as putting two and two together. Rather, it requires...
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To Stay Or Not To Stay? Pros And Cons Of Moving Out While Divorcing
“Should I move out of my house while divorcing?” this is the #1 question people ask themselves when divorcing their spouse. The question is most often followed by another question, “How will this impact my divorce?” When choosing to leave your house during a divorce in Fort Lauderdale or elsewhere in Florida, it is critical...
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Is Divorce Down to Genetics? Research Suggests It Can Run in the Family
There can be an abundance of reasons why a couple may decide to divorce, and one of these, according to popular opinion, is that the children of divorced parents can be more likely to divorce themselves. Psychologists have appeared to back this hypothesis up for quite a while, but more recent research suggests that it...
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Divorce and Your Business: Property Division
Property division in Florida is required to be “equitable.” That does not mean that it will always be even, but it is supposed to be as fair as possible after considering each person’s circumstances. Business assets, however, are often treated slightly differently compared to other types of property in a divorce. Keep in mind that...
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4 Common Misconceptions About Prenups in Florida
Having a discussion about prenuptial agreements is perhaps the most unromantic thing that you can do with your fiancé. However, it may be a necessary conversation for your relationship. Nonetheless, prenuptial agreements have some negative stigma attached, even if they may be beneficial. The Law Office of Gustavo E. Frances, P.A. has enough experience as...
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Divorce in Florida: How Much Does it Cost? (You May Be Surprised)
If you are on the brink of a divorce or are about to file a divorce petition, the thought “Okay, how much does a divorce cost in Florida?” has probably crossed your mind once or twice. In a nutshell, a divorce is rather pricey, especially in Fort Lauderdale and other cities in Florida. We brought...
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Using Incompetence to Delay Divorce Proceedings
If you’ve been keeping up-to-date with Florida news over the past few months, you will more than likely be familiar with the alleged delaying tactics employed by former Clerk of Courts Brenda Forman in her ongoing divorce proceedings. Mrs. Forman had claimed that her estranged husband, also a former Clerk of Courts, was incompetent, and...
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Divorce Could Get Trickier Under New Tax Law
Think divorce laws are confusing now? Under President Trump’s brainchild reform, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, your Fort Lauderdale divorce attorney will work doubly harder for you. Not because you’ll suddenly accumulate more assets to divide, but alimony tax gets an unwelcome facelift. Currently, alimony paid can be deducted from taxes, but recipients pay...
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Taxes and Divorce
If you are filing for divorce, you may not be thinking about how this decision can affect your taxes. However, divorce can have a huge impact on your taxes and also on your finances. This is why it is important you hire an experienced Fort Lauderdale divorce lawyer to help you calculate the costs and make...
Parenting After Divorce – Your Survival Kit
If you live in South Florida, you are probably familiar with the hurricane season and how devastating it can be. As with every natural disaster, you need a survival kit to weather the storm. The same thing is true for divorce. It is definitely like a storm hitting a house but the damages are all...
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