Many Floridians use premarital agreements before marriage to put into place binding contracts with their spouses-to-be that predetermine the resolution of certain future marital issues. Usually, people use premarital (also called prenuptial or antenuptial) agreements...
Month: October 2020
Mediation is not a formality
Why the parties to a Florida divorce should take it seriously Money, time, control, creativity, privacy and predictability – these are all factors to consider when approaching the mediation of a Florida divorce – whether voluntarily or because of a court order....
Vexatious litigation in Florida divorce actions
The difference between honest disagreement and bad faith claims Couples who are in the process of divorcing rarely make it through without disagreeing on key legal issues. Disagreement can get heated and emotional, considering the personal nature of the dispute and...
Who gets what? Equitable distribution does not mean equal distribution
In a Florida divorce, marital property is divided according to the “equitable distribution” standard. As is often explained, dividing property equitably between spouses does not necessarily result in a 50-50 split of marital assets. Instead, equitable distribution is...