Your Attorney & Finances Are Closely Linked

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Although you may at first think that only your financial planner has anything to do with your financial future, that is rarely true. You really should have a conversation with your family lawyer as well. Since it is Financial Literacy Month, we thought we would share how we are also involved in safeguarding your financial…

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Three Common Complications of Gray Divorce

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If you’re not familiar with the term gray divorce, it is the term commonly used for divorces among those over 50. As a Pinellas County divorce attorney, we see some short-term marriages that end when the parties are in their 50’s and beyond, however, most are long-term marriages where the couple has accrued assets. The…

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Gray Divorce Financial Considerations

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Divorce in your 50’s and beyond is commonly referred to as gray divorce. As an older couple, your assets and debts look different than that of a couple divorcing in their 20’s or early 30’s. Typically there are more assets. That makes the gray divorce financial considerations different than that of a divorce of a…

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What to Know About a Post-Divorce Name Change in Florida

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Although many divorces include whether a woman will return to her maiden, or birth name, not all Florida divorce attorneys discuss this. And, if you self-filed, you may not have thought about the pros and cons of a post-divorce name change in Florida. If you are now thinking about it, here are some things to…

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Four Things to Do After Your Divorce Settlement

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Once a judge signs off on your divorce settlement, you still have a few things you need to do. Some will require the help of a family law attorney. In many cases your divorce attorney offers these services, so be sure to ask before looking for someone new. Verify Title Documents Are in the Proper…

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Advice to Help You Prepare for Divorce

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In most circumstances you will be required to try divorce through either mediation or collaboration, either way, you still need to take steps to protect yourself and your future. 1. Know Your Finances One of the first things you should do before discussing divorce with your spouse is to look into your finances. Print out recent…

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Reasons to Hire a Divorce Attorney

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Florida is one of the states where you do not have to hire a divorce attorney in order to file for divorce. However, just because it is not required, does not mean you should not hire one. In fact, there are many benefits to hiring an attorney to facilitate your dissolution of marriage that often…

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How to Deal with Domestic Violence During Divorce

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Sometimes divorce gets rather contentious. Things are said and voices rise. However, no one should ever fear for their safety during a separation or divorce. Sometimes people who never expected to fear for their safety become victims of domestic violence during divorce proceedings. Here are some things to do. Of course, if you are in…

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Pros & Cons of Collaborative Divorce

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Although mediation and collaboration have some similarities, they are different processes. In our last blog, we covered the pros and cons of divorce through mediation. Today, we are delving into the pros and cons of collaborative divorce. If you are unfamiliar with this process, click here. If you are considering it, before making your final…

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Pros and Cons of Divorce Through Mediation

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Divorce mediation is both a relatively new concept and one that people have been using for quite some time. People have been going back and forth, giving and taking, to get what they want in their divorce for ages, but only recently has it become something that is both a recommended and formalized process. For…

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