While not all Florida couples decide to discuss what should happen to their personal assets prior to getting married, others make the point to have a prenuptial agreement drafted and signed. Prenuptial agreements can keep certain assets safe in the event that the...
Month: April 2015
Understanding the definition of alimony and how it affects taxes
Broward County couples who are looking for a divorce may be interested in how alimony payments may affect their taxes. The answer generally depends on some specific qualities of the payments themselves. When a person has to pay alimony to their former spouse after a...
How alimony reform could affect Florida divorces
Floridians who are preparing to divorce may need to learn about proposed legislation that could greatly impact alimony orders. The bill, which was unanimously approved by the Florida Senate Judiciary Committee, would make several important changes.According to the...
How a divorce after 50 impacts Florida residents
For couples over the age of 50, the beginning of the calendar year is a prime time to file for divorce. Between 1990 and 2013, the divorce rate has doubled for couples over the age of 50, and those who remain single after divorce may encounter financial difficulties....