As the divorce rate for people over 50 rises, some older Florida couples might find themselves considering ending their marriages. There are many reasons why the number of older couples divorcing has increased, including a generally more accepting view of divorce by...
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Three factors for divorcing female business owners to consider
If you're a female business owner in Florida who is about to go through the divorce process, there are special concerns regarding the future of your business. Here's what a female CEO needs to prepare for a divorce. Determine if your business is on the line The first...
A forensic accountant’s role in a divorce
Divorce can be stressful, particularly when you and your ex-spouse must figure out complex financial matters. To ensure that your divorce is as smooth as possible, you may want to hire a forensic accountant as well as a family law attorney to help you locate hidden...
What are postnuptial agreements?
Most people have heard of prenuptial agreements, colloquially known as "prenups." This is an agreement arranged before a marriage that typically waives spouses' rights to sue for equitable distribution of property upon getting a divorce. A postnuptial agreement also...
Financial considerations during a divorce in Florida
If you have joint assets going into divorce, then you need to consider how to best split them with your spouse. A judge can make the decision for you, but you will most likely want to negotiate with your spouse to find an agreement that you're both happier with....
Unique obstacles involved with gray divorce
The number of couples who are getting gray divorces is slowly climbing. A gray divorce is when a couple over the age of 50 decides to call it quits. If you are 50 or older and you are considering getting a divorce from your spouse in Florida, here are some obstacles...
What happens to benefit plans during a divorce in Florida?
Settling a divorce usually means going through all possible assets and finding a way to distribute them between you and your spouse. Sometimes, assets include benefits provided through a spouse's work, such as retirement benefits. Deciding what happens to these...
Don’t make these mistakes when going through an over-50 divorce
Unfortunately, things can become more difficult for individuals going through what's known as a grey divorce. This term is used for couples over the age of 50 who are separating. If you're going through this type of divorce in Florida, it's important to avoid making...
Prenuptial agreements can be more than divorce insurance
With about half of the marriages in Florida and around the country ending in divorce, it is not surprising that prenuptial agreements are gaining in popularity. Once seen as a tool reserved for the rich and famous, prenuptial agreements are now becoming far more...
Understanding grey divorce in Ocala, FL
The term “gray divorce” started gaining prominence in the United States around 2004, although the concept was already becoming more common. It refers to the dissolution of marriage in which the parties are older than 50. Since Ocala, Florida, has many residents over...