Although divorce is not a right legally or constitutionally, courts warrant it because it best serves public policy. Consequently, it is the legitimate way couples can formally dissolve marriages. When a divorce occurs, the question of what constitutes marital...
Month: January 2020
How should you divide assets in a divorce?
When you and your spouse separate, it is necessary to uphold fairness in property division. Both of you have to sit and agree on a workable plan to help you divide the marital property equitably. However, even after agreeing, a judge has to issue final orders before...
What is happening with the bankruptcy filing rate in Florida?
Often when the economy is doing well, it means individual consumers are also doing well. This can mean a decline in bankruptcy rates. For many years the economy has been strong, and Florida's middle district has seen falling filing rates, but in 2018, there was a...
Dividing up a 401K in a divorce
One typically goes into divorce proceedings in Spring Hill understanding that they will be required to divide many of their personal assets with their soon-to-be ex-spouse. Yet one asset they may not yet be prepared to part with is a portion of their 401K. Many people...