Encyclopedia

Checklists

Tools

Downloads

Bookstore

Florida Info Florida Divorce Start Your Divorce Find Professionals Florida Articles Divorce Facts Divorce Grounds Residency Divorce Laws Mediation/Counseling Divorce Process Legal Separation Annulments Property Division Alimony Child Custody Child Support Divorce Forms Process Service Grandparent Rights Forum Florida Products Divorce by County Florida Articles Agreements Attorney Relationship Custody & Visitation Child Support Collaborative Law Counseling Divorce/General Financial Planning Mediation Parenting Property Division Spousal Support Info Categories Contemplating Divorce Children & Divorce Divorce, Dollars & Debt Divorce Laws Divorce Process Divorce Negotiation More Information Articles Checklists Research Center Cases of Interest Dictionary Encyclopedia Encyclopedia (pop-up) Blogs For Professionals Advertise With Us Free Network Page Join Our Network Submit Articles Sign In Network Sites Florida Divorce Support Florida Divorce Online

Financial Planning Recent Article List Tips for Organizing Your Finances Before Divorce by Lori Barkus, Esq. If you are going through, or about to go through a divorce, you likely know that money plays a big role in the “uncoupling”. Tips to Help You Rebound Financially After an Uncontested Divorce - Part II by Robert L. Peters, Jr., Esq. Obtaining an uncontested divorce in Florida comes with many benefits. An uncontested divorce will minimize your time spent in court, speed up the entire divorce process, and put you in the driver’s seat in deciding some of the most important issues associated with divorce. Tips to Help You Rebound Financially After an Uncontested Divorce - Part I by Robert L. Peters, Jr., Esq. Even the most amicable of uncontested divorces will have an impact on your finances. In addition to the loss of your spouse’s income, you can also lose your moral support, retirement benefits, and often safety net that comes from having a partner. By following a few important steps, however, you can quickly start getting your financial life and health back to previous levels. Adjusting to Life Financially After a Divorce by Brian Rockwell, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, CDFA™ In addition to the emotional impact a divorce can have, it’s important to be aware of how your financial position will be impacted. Now, more than ever, you need to make sure that your finances are on the right track. You will then be able to put the past behind you and set in place the building blocks that can be the foundation for your new financial future. Divorce and Social Security by Brian B. Rockwell, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, CDFA™ If you’re married, it’s possible for you to claim Social Security benefits at the appropriate time in one of two ways. You can claim benefits in your own name (if you have been employed and have accumulated enough credits over the years), or you can claim benefits as a dependent (whether or not you ever worked), provided that your spouse satisfied the applicable requirements. Estate Planning After Divorce by Samuel A. Mutch, JD, MCP, MPA People who have just divorced or are contemplating divorce, need to think about revising their estate planning. Many people forget this important step in pre-divorce planning and post-divorce activities. There Are Tax Consequences to Alimony, But Not to Child Support by Stann W. Givens, Esq. In your Florida divorce, one spouse may receive alimony or child support from the other. When that happens, you need to be aware of the tax consequences Capital Gains Taxes in a Florida Divorce by Stann W. Givens, Esq. Suppose that you bought some rental property with your spouse a few years back and it looks as if you are going to get the property as part of a settlement proposal from your spouse’s expert Florida divorce lawyer. Developing a Budget for the Divorce Process by Randall R. Cooper, MBA, CFP®, CDFA™ During the process of Dissolution of Marriage, both husband and wife will develop a budget. This can be particularly important when trying to understand alimony or other support. Navigate:   Home States Florida Divorce Source Florida Divorce Articles, News and Resources Financial Planning Start Your Florida Online Divorce Today Easy, Fast and Affordable with a 100% Guarantee. Find Florida Divorce Professionals in Your Area: Choose a County! ALACHUA BAKER BAY BRADFORD BREVARD BROWARD CALHOUN CHARLOTTE CITRUS CLAY COLLIER COLUMBIA DADE DESOTO DIXIE DUVAL ESCAMBIA FLAGLER FRANKLIN GADSDEN GILCHRIST GLADES GULF HAMILTON HARDEE HENDRY HERNANDO HIGHLANDS HILLSBOROUGH HOLMES INDIAN RIVER JACKSON JEFFERSON LAFAYETTE LAKE LEE LEON LEVY LIBERTY MADISON MANATEE MARION MARTIN MONROE NASSAU OKALOOSA OKEECHOBEE ORANGE OSCEOLA PALM BEACH PASCO PINELLAS POLK PUTNAM SANTA ROSA SARASOTA SEMINOLE ST JOHNS ST LUCIE SUMTER SUWANNEE TAYLOR UNION VOLUSIA WAKULLA WALTON WASHINGTON Join the Network Florida Divorce Products, Services and Solutions Florida Divorce Resources to Help You Through the Process. Florida Mandatory Online Parenting Class Easy and convenient - complete at your own pace online. Discount Divorce Bookstore Over 100 Titles of the Best Books on Divorce & Custody. Divorce Download Center Instantly Download, Books, Manuals, & Forms. Free Florida Divorce Worksheet & Separation Agreement Your Guide to Get Organized and Put Everything in Writing. Florida is a no-fault divorce state. The only requirements to getting a Florida divorce is that the marriage is irretrievably broken and that the filing spouse meets the residency requirements. The only other ground for divorce in Florida besides the marriage being irretrievably broken is mental incapacity of one of the spouses.

The information contained on this page is not to be considered legal advice. This website is not a substitute for a lawyer and a lawyer should always be consulted in regards to any legal matters. Divorce Source, Inc. is also not a referral service and does not endorse or recommend any third party individuals, companies, and/or services. Divorce Source, Inc. has made no judgment as to the qualifications, expertise or credentials of any participating professionals. Read our Terms & Conditions.

"a passion for a better divorce℠" - established in 1996