Dividing a complicated stock portfolio during a divorce filed in Florida demands careful planning, clear documentation and an understanding of how both state law and market realities can shape the outcome of a couple’s situation. Unlike dividing household items or...
Divorce tends to create economic uncertainty. People worry about covering all of their expenses on their own. They feel anxious about dividing the property with their spouses. The closer people are to retirement age, the more reason they may have to worry. Especially...
Custody orders in Florida awarding parental authority and time-sharing to parents are the result of either cooperation or litigation. In either scenario, once the courts approve the final custody order, parents generally need to comply with the terms it includes. As...
Divorce and retirement coincide with changes in your health coverage. When either of these life events occurs, it’s important to understand how your medical benefits may be affected. Failing to address coverage early can leave you exposed to high medical costs or gaps...
Time-sharing arrangements for Florida parents are sometimes relatively even. Other times, one parent may have substantially more overall parenting time than the other. If one parent struggles with a substance abuse disorder, that could have a profound impact on the...
When high-net-worth couples divorce, safeguarding funds that have been set aside for children’s college education may be an understandable priority. Whether tuition money is held in a 529 savings plan, trust account or traditional investment portfolio, divorce can...
Many wealthy families in Florida use a family office to manage their money. This private company helps handle investments, trusts and estate plans for family members. During a divorce, a family office can add to the confusion. The court needs to see how each spouse...
Time-sharing arrangements for divorced or separated parents determine when children are with each of their parents. Most of the time, judges try to give each parent plenty of time with the children. Exactly how they split time depends on a variety of details about the...
Well-compensated professionals often divert a portion of their income to specialized retirement savings accounts. 401(k)s may offer certain tax benefits and could make professionals eligible for employer-matching contributions. Roth IRAs can also help people ensure...
Separating the finances of divorcing spouses is often the biggest hurdle that couples face during divorce. The longer the marriage lasted and the more the spouses earned while married, the more difficult it may be to reach a fair and amicable settlement for the...