What Are the Different Types of Alimony in Florida?
Florida’s alimony laws have undergone significant changes in recent years. In 2023, state legislation eliminated permanent alimony and introduced clearer guidelines around duration and amounts for other types of alimony. Understanding how these changes may impact divorce proceedings is crucial for anyone considering or navigating a divorce. The Family Law attorneys at Cobb Cole stay on top […]
Financial Shifts and Spousal Support Modifications
Florida courts may modify spousal support (alimony) when a substantial, material, and unanticipated change in circumstances affects either party’s ability to pay or need for support. Changes in income, employment, health, or retirement status can all trigger a review, but modification is not automatic and depends on factual proof and procedural compliance. What Qualifies as a […]
Navigating a High Net Worth Divorce
Navigating High-Net-Worth Divorces: Why Expert Guidance Matters When starting the divorce process, having a trusted family law team by your side is essential. For high-net-worth divorces, tailored solutions are even more crucial. Several factors will shape the process, including: Even in amicable situations with a valid nuptial agreement, expert legal and financial guidance can help […]
How to Effectively Protect Your Assets Through Divorce
Divorce is never easy, regardless of a couple’s financial situation. It can, however, be significantly more complex for those with substantial investments like businesses and real estate holdings. Couples with intricate assets, which can include multiple properties, trusts, and retirement funds, often require specialized legal expertise to ensure a fair and equitable division of assets. […]
Common Misconceptions Regarding Prenuptial Agreements
Marriage is an exciting milestone filled with anticipation and joy. Preparing for the wedding, choosing where you’ll live, and dreaming about the life you’ll build together is a hopeful time when the future looks nothing but bright. The last thing many couples want to think about is a prenuptial agreement. After all, doesn’t a prenup […]
3 Reasons for a Postnuptial Agreement
Most people have heard of prenuptial agreements. However, they’re not the only option married couples have when they want to create an enforceable contract in the event of divorce. Postnuptial agreements have become more common in recent years, with many couples preferring to discuss the possibility of divorce and division of assets after they exchange their […]
Getting a Divorce? Here’s What You Can Expect The Process to Include
Divorce is a deeply personal experience and one that varies significantly based on individual circumstances. Some couples amicably agree on a straightforward dissolution. Others discover their situation is more complex, with disputes arising about property division and parenting duties. No matter which type of divorce you’re facing, one consistent factor we’ve found to be true […]
Here’s What To Expect After a Divorce Settlement Agreement
So you have attended a mediation session or two and reached an agreement with your almost ex-spouse. You are glad to have your case settled. You are done, right? Not quite yet. There are still more steps in the legal process after the mediation is done. The formal divorce settlement agreement must be drafted (written up) […]
Divorce: Do You Need a Lawyer if Both Spouses Agree on Everything?
With legal paperwork available online and DIY(do it yourself) Divorces, you do not need to get a lawyer if you and your spouse agree on everything, right? Wrong, it is always important to have legal assistance when you are involved in ending a relationship. It is especially critical if you have children, a home, or a business. But […]
Gray Divorce: A Guide to Divorce After 50
Florida ranks fourth among all other US states in divorce. It also ranks second in the percentage of the population more than 65 years old. With over one in three divorces now occurring between couples aged 55 and older, it’s safe to assume many of these divorces are happening in the Sunshine State. Why baby […]
