In Florida, assets held in a marital estate are divided in an equitable fashion in a divorce settlement. However, this doesn't mean that you'll...
Year: 2023
What are the options when a divorcing couple has a mortgage?
Property division can be one of the most challenging aspects of a Florida divorce. The difficulty of coming to an acceptable solution for both...
Reasons to remove a Florida will executor
A Florida will executor is the person who handles the administration of your estate after your death. You choose this person and name them in your...
Determining heirs in Florida estate administration
When administering an estate in Florida, an executor must determine who a decedent's heirs are. They cannot settle the estate until all...
What are the types of alimony in Florida?
Florida sometimes awards alimony to one spouse after a divorce. If the spouse who has fewer financial resources qualifies for alimony, then the...
What is tenancy by the entirety?
Tenancy by the entirety is the default type of legal ownership when a qualified married couple purchases real estate property together in Florida....
How does a reverse mortgage affect your surviving spouse?
A reverse mortgage is a high-fee loan in which the lender pays a borrower rather than the other way around. The payment amount primarily depends on...
How to parent following a divorce
Florida parents who decide to end their marriages often experience guilt. One of the most common fears among divorced parents revolves around how...
Will a divorce lead to happiness?
Thousands of Florida residents are either going through a divorce, contemplating a divorce or are living through the aftermath of a divorce. Divorce...
The truth behind divorce rate statistics
You have probably heard it said that 50% of marriages end in divorce. While that number gets thrown around, often as a method of encouraging people...