Category Archives: Divorce
Getting Divorced In Florida? Here Are Seven Common Financial Mistakes To Avoid
While it is never easy, divorce is something that many other people have gone through. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that more than 630,000 married couples file for divorce nationwide each year. Far too many of these people make serious financial mistakes during the divorce process. In this article, our… Read More »
How To Protect Your Assets In A High Net Worth Divorce
For high income and high asset couples, going through a divorce is especially hard. It is crucial that you take proactive measures to protect your financial interests. At Williams & Varsegi, we provide high net asset divorce representation in Broward County and Palm Beach County. Here, our Boca Raton high net worth divorce lawyers… Read More »
What Are You Required To Disclose In A High Net Worth Divorce In Florida (Financial Disclosures)
Divorce is hard. For high income and high asset couples, ending a marriage can be especially challenging. Not only is there more at stake, but high net worth couples frequently own some complex property or assets. In Florida, marital property is divided equitably in divorce. Each party will be granted their “fair” share of… Read More »
Equitable Distribution And Divorce: A Three Step Process
Splitting up property in a divorce is difficult—particularly for high net worth couples who own complex assets. Under Florida law (Florida Statute § 61.075), a divorcing couple’s marital property is split in an “equitable” manner. Courts have developed a three-step process to apply the state’s equitable distribution standard. In this article, our Coral Springs… Read More »
Florida Divorce: Does A Stay-At-Home Parent Automatically Get More Timesharing?
According to a survey from the Pew Research Center, 27 percent of mothers and 7 percent of fathers report that they are stay-at-home parents. For families with a stay-at-home parent, divorce can be especially challenging. You may be wondering: Does the stay-at-home parent automatically get more timesharing than the working parent?? The answer is… Read More »
Divorce In Florida: Your Guide To Residency Requirements
The United States is a mobile society. Many people relocate across state lines during the course of their life. For a married couple going through a divorce, deciding where to file for divorce can be complicated. You can get divorced in Florida even if you got married in another state—but you must satisfy the… Read More »
Pension, Defined Benefit Plans, And Divorce In Florida: A Guide To Your Rights
A pension is a fund into which money is added on behalf of an individual during their employment years to be drawn from during their retirement. A pension plan—and other retirement assets—can be difficult to deal with in a divorce. You may be wondering: Are pension benefits subject to property distribution in a Florida… Read More »
Four Underhanded Tactics To Be Aware Of In A High Conflict Divorce
Tens of thousands of married couples get divorced in Florida each year. While divorce always brings challenges, most families are looking for a relatively smooth and amicable separation. Unfortunately, there are some people who simply want a fight. If you are locked in a high conflict divorce case, you need to know how to… Read More »
Dividing Real Estate In Divorce: Four Tips For High Net Worth Couples In Florida
High asset couples face some unique financial and logistical challenges in divorce. Often, high income married couples own complicated assets, including real estate. Many divorcing couples run into conflict and problems when trying to split up real estate. In this blog post, our Parkland, Boca Raton and Coral Springs divorce attorneys offer four tips… Read More »
You Can Protect Your Privacy With A Collaborative Divorce
Getting a divorce is never easy. A marital separation is a highly personal thing to go through. Similar to most people, you probably want to keep your divorce out of the public. Florida’s collaborative divorce process allows you and your spouse to resolve your separation in a formal setting, while keeping the details confidential…. Read More »
