Category Archives: Division Of Assets
Can a Florida Judge Order Joint Custody for a Pet?
It goes without saying that most Florida residents treat their pets as family members. Indeed, many people even view their cat, dog, bird, or other animal as the functional equivalent of a child. But what does this mean when the “parents” of a pet decide to get a divorce? Can the court award custody… Read More »
Florida Court Addresses Sale of Marital Home 17 Years After Divorce
Division of assets is often one of the more complex aspects of a Florida divorce case. Even when the parties are willing and able to reach a negotiated settlement on how to split their property, there are still a number of details that need to be worked out. This is particularly true when it… Read More »
Family Law and COVID-19
Topics surrounding Family Law and COVID-19 (Coronavirus) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | TIME SHARING | DIVORCE | MODIFICATIONS | CHILD SUPPORT | PATERNITY While many of us are trapped in our homes with our family, others are being kept from their children. Some are trapped in abusive or unfriendly relationships and still others are in danger of losing their drivers license… Read More »
When Would You Need to Freeze Assets in a Divorce?
Divorce is structured to mandate the division of marital assets so that each spouse receives some compensation for the contributions he/she made to the marriage, as well as providing a level of financial security to move forward. Specifically, Florida law requires that all marital property be divided between the parties, and further expects that… Read More »
