Category Archives: Divorce
Florida Divorce: What are Required Financial Disclosures?
Before a divorce can be finalized, the parties must divide their divide their assets and liabilities. In Florida, marital property is split in an equitable manner. Of course, it is impossible to fairly divide property if you do not know what you and your spouse own. This is why Florida requires divorcing couples to… Read More »
Florida Divorce: Will My Prenuptial Agreement Be Enforced?
A prenuptial agreement is a contract a couple signs before their marriage that controls how their property and assets will be handled in the event of a separation. While prenuptial agreements are legally enforceable in the state of Florida, they must meet strict standards—otherwise, the prenup can be invalidated. If you are getting divorced… Read More »
Divorce Tips for Doctors and Other Medical Professionals
There are few things more difficult than ending a marriage. For doctors and other high net worth medical professionals, going through a divorce can be especially challenging. There are often complex financial and legal issues that must be addressed and resolved. At HVW Law Group, we have extensive experience representing doctors and other skilled… Read More »
Can My Former Spouse Move Away With the Children?
Relocation can be a significant source of conflict for separated parents who have young children together. You may be wondering: Does my spouse have the right to move away with our child? The answer is that it depends entirely on the specific circumstances of your case. That being said, in certain situations, custodial parents… Read More »
Florida Family Law: Your Guide to Durational Alimony
Alimony (spousal support/spousal maintenance) is an obligation that one has to provide financial support to their former spouse following a marital separation. In Florida, there are multiple types of spousal support — including the newest type: durational alimony. In this article, our divorce lawyers based in Coral Springs and Boca Raton provide a comprehensive… Read More »
Splitting Up Retirement Savings in High Net Worth Divorce? How Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) Can Help
For high net worth couples, getting divorced can be especially complicated. If you and your partner have tax advantaged retirement savings, pension benefits, or any other ERISA benefits, it is imperative that discuss these financial issues with an experienced family law attorney. Failure to take the proper steps to protect your assets could subject… Read More »
New Study Indicates That Trying to Go Through Divorce Without an Attorney May Be More Dangerous Than You Think
A new study indicates that trying to represent yourself in court to complete your divorce can be absolutely disastrous. The study, titled “Trapped in Marriage,” was published by Harvard Law, and specifically found that, over the course of three years, individuals who had to rely on self-help materials in order to get a divorce… Read More »
The Importance of Addressing Insurance Issues During Divorce
Divorce can be a complex and both physically and emotionally draining process, especially when it comes to dealing with all of the financial accounts and issues that must be addressed. It can, of course, be easy to overlook some of the important decisions that need to be made. However, when it comes to insurance… Read More »
Figuring Out Social Security Benefits After Divorce
As Boca Raton and Coral Springs divorce lawyers, one of the most common questions we receive from clients involves concerns over potential loss of Social Security benefits after divorce, especially for those who subsequently remarried. However, it is important to note that getting remarried after your first divorce does not necessarily bar you from… Read More »
New Study Proves That Frequent Communication between Parent and Child Is Key to Child Resilience after Divorce
As attorneys who regularly work with clients going through a divorce, one of the most common concerns we hear is whether and how the divorce will affect a couple’s children. While, historically, prevailing theories focused on parents having a cooperative relationship with each other as being instrumental in the child getting through divorce and… Read More »
