As you and your spouse go through the divorce process in Florida, your property settlement negotiations likely will play a huge part. You probably already know that Florida is a “fair and equitable” state, meaning that the property settlement agreement you and your spouse arrive at must, in fact, treat both of you fairly and equitably.
If your first marriage was not successful, will your second marriage stand a better chance? How about your third marriage? Some people believe that the first marriage is simply a ‘trial run’, and that the mistakes learned during the first marriage will help prevent the second marriage from failing. Statistics show the trend differently, however, as the number of couples filing for divorce increase in second and third marriages. The numbers show that while over half of all first marriages end in divorce, 67 percent of second marriages and 73 percent of third marriages are doomed for failure. What accounts for this increased divorce rate?
If you are half of a high-asset Florida couple contemplating divorce, it may have occurred to you that your spouse could be attempting to hide marital assets from you. Unfortunately, many greedy or vindictive spouses do this to enhance their own post-divorce financial position. As FindLaw explains, you may need to add a forensic accountant to your legal team to find and track these hidden assets. Why? Because over the years, crafty spouses have found innumerable places to hide assets. And with the advent of increasingly sophisticated technologies, hiding assets has never been easier than it is today. In other words, you may not be able to find these assets yourself without the help of a financial expert. Forensic accountant qualifications Be aware that not all accountants, even CPAs, are forensic accountants. A true forensic accountant possesses the proper advanced education and skills necessary to do many sophisticated financial things, including the following: Expert witness As you search for an appropriate forensic accountant to add to your legal team, also keep in mind that one of the most important things this person will do for you is to act as your expert witness at the time of your divorce hearing or trial. Consequently, the forensic accountant you choose should possess the ability to clearly, understandably and succinctly explain complex financial concepts and calculations to lay people such as a judge or a jury. The testimony your forensic accountant gives may make all the difference in the financial comfort of your post-divorce life. This is general educational information only and not intended to provide legal advice.
Social media can have a major impact on your divorce. Comments, messages, photos and tweets are becoming crucial evidence in a court of law, especially in divorce proceedings.
You’ve always been a planner. You were 25 when you got married. You and your husband both had good jobs, and together you mapped out your professional goals and advancements up the ladder over the next decade.
Every divorced couple handles their children’s Halloween schedules differently. Some couples take turns, alternating holidays every year. Some co-parents spend the evening together, just like old times. Others create new traditions, perhaps incorporating their newly blended families.
