Tag Archives: Orlando Divorce Lawyers
Asset Division: Deciding Who Gets What
By far the most complex part of any divorce is usually asset division. While Florida is an equitable distribution state, which means that the couple’s assets will be divided according to fairness rather than a strict 50-50 split, it can be difficult even within the equitable framework to decide who gets what, and which… Read More »
Domestic Violence and Divorce
While many couples stay together through fights and even long-term disagreements, physical abuse is unacceptable. While many abused spouses find themselves afraid to leave due to a lack of funds or support, many are able to separate from the abusive spouse using the power of the courts. If you find yourself in this situation,… Read More »
Will Bankruptcy Help With Divorce Obligations?
Sometimes, a divorce can trigger a financial crisis for one or both parties involved. Adding divorce-related financial obligations like alimony or child support can cause significant problems, which may even lead to bankruptcy. It is perhaps natural to wonder if filing for bankruptcy will eliminate any of these obligations. Support Obligations The U.S. Bankruptcy… Read More »
The IRS Marriage Penalty
When two people get married, it impacts every aspect of their lives. This includes taxes and their tax filing status. Filing married, even separately, may result in a very different tax liability than filing as a single person. Your choice of filing status can cost you money. Different Brackets The tax brackets for married… Read More »
The Collaborative Law Process Act
Exciting news! Florida has adopted a law codifying the Collaborative approach to family law disputes. Collaborative divorce is a relatively new phenomenon in most states in the U.S., and as such, until now it was largely unregulated, although it has been practiced successfully around the world for some time. On March 24, 2016, Florida… Read More »
Changes For Same-Sex Couples Since Obergefell
Since the Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges in mid-2015, the legal landscape has undergone seismic changes with regard to the rights and responsibilities of same-sex couples. From tax laws to estate planning, same-sex couples must revise and conform their plans and thinking to the new reality, which sometimes can be more difficult… Read More »
What Happens When Your Spouse Refuses A Divorce?
When you decide to file for divorce, it can be a very rude awakening if your spouse simply puts his foot down and refuses to participate. However, he is legally within his rights to do so, and can make life difficult if he so chooses. Before you file for divorce, it is critical to… Read More »
Divorce and Taxes: What you Should Know this Tax Season
As Americans prepare for tax time, all the usual questions begin to mount. Should we file jointly or individually? Do I need to itemize? Can I claim that deduction? But for some Americans, the questions get even more complicated. Divorcing couples also have to think about a host of added concerns. When speaking with… Read More »
When a Spouse Stops Paying the Bills
Divorce is usually not just an emotional challenge, but a financial one as well. When two people decide to split up, it means severing the economic ties that hold the marriage together. Indeed, this separation of assets and income is what consumes the lion’s share of the time spent on many divorces. In most… Read More »
January: the Biggest Month for Divorce. But Are the Holidays Really to Blame?
A few years ago, the Huffington Post reported that January was the biggest month for divorces. According to lawyers interviewed, there was a general consensus that post-holiday divorces are the high point for the year. To be sure, many divorce lawyers in Orlando may likely see a spike in marital dissolutions just after the… Read More »
