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Continuing a Business Partnership After Divorce
A divorcing couple that owns a family business together has three options — they sell the business and divide the proceeds according to Florida’s equitable distribution of property statute, one spouse buys out the interest of the other, or they stay in business together after the divorce. Working together after divorce is not for every […]
Tools for Valuing your Family Business
If you and your spouse are divorcing and you need to sell your family-owned business, you might be wondering where to start in terms of determining the business’s value. Your business may be one of your most valuable assets, so take your time and consider your options before leaping at the first offer. There are […]
Is Divorce Bad for Children?
With nearly half of all marriages ending in divorce, the number of children of divorce growing up in America is exorbitant. In order to gain some perspective on the effect of divorce on children, a number of studies have been published in the last few years that attempt to shed light on how the 1.5 […]
Tips for Easing Your Child’s Transitions
When the parents of young children divorce, children who transition between parental homes can develop mild, moderate or severe degrees of separation anxiety. While some issues with separation are normal in young children facing dramatic changes in their lives, separation difficulties can prove highly disruptive to both children and their parents. If your child is […]
How to Save Money on Your Divorce
Divorce can be an expensive process, but you can keep costs to a minimum by using a practical approach. A contested and litigious divorce is likely to be far more costly than an amicable one. Save money on your divorce by keeping cool and staying organized. Here are some additional tips to keep costs down […]
Divorce Denied! How to Really Tick Off a Judge
A Boca Raton couple left divorce court recently with the most unanticipated result — the judge denied their petition to divorce. In a bold move circuit court judge Edward Garrison wrote a scathing judgment denying the petition for dissolution of marriage of Boca Raton residents Linda and Jacob Shai. Over the course of the two-day […]
Bird’s Nest Parenting — the New Divorce Standard?
When parents divorce they usually establish two homes — one for each parent — and the children move between them. This is the best arrangement for parents, but it may not be the best thing for children. A new trend toward bird’s nest parenting — in which children stay put and the parents take turns […]
How Can I Make Changes in My Parenting Plan?
During the divorce, couples with children formulate a parenting plan as part of a divorce agreement. The parenting plan includes the details of how residency and time-sharing are to be divided, as well as the particulars of managing and sharing the various responsibilities and developmental needs of children. When might modification be in order? As […]
How to Get Divorced in Florida
Florida has a number of ways for a couple to dissolve their marriage. The method the couple successfully employs depends largely on their ability to tackle the issues involved in separating their lives from one another. If you are considering divorce and are uncertain which method is right for you and your spouse, speak with […]
Seven Tips for Establishing Financial Security After Divorce
You’re getting divorced, and you have never had to support yourself. There is no time like the present to start figuring it out. The decisions you make now regarding your financial situation can make or break your future security. Take a proactive approach with your finances so you feel in control and know exactly where […]
