Bradenton Divorce – What Are Your Property Rights? When spouses purchase property during a marriage, with only limited exceptions, that property becomes what is known in Florida as, “marital property.” While many people use the term, “community property,” this is actually a unique legal concept that only applies in a handful of states outside of…
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Advice from Bradenton Divorce Attorneys at Jodat Filing for divorce is never easy. Once you file divorce papers, there are several critical issues that must be resolved. Your finances must be in order if you want to save trouble, expense, and potential conflict down the road. Even if there are few shared assets as a…
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The holidays can be a difficult time after a divorce. As Florida Divorce Attorney and family member, I have seen the situation first hand. The loss you experienced when your marriage failed can be magnified at this time of year. The strain of trying to maintain the status quo can be overwhelming, particularly when there…
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Postnuptial agreements are on the rise in the U.S. According to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), more than 51% of its members have reported an increase in postnups in the past 3 years, while 36% have noticed an increase in the number of women requesting postnuptial agreements. Your Florida Family Law attorney must…
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Divorce Agreement Maintaining financial stability can be challenging after a separation or divorce. When dividing marital property between divorcing spouses, Florida follows the concept “equitable distribution”. This consists of allocating marital assets on the basis of each spouse’s overall contribution to the total amount of marital property. This could result in a significant decline in the…
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Florida’s equitable distribution laws are set out in F.S. §61.075. This statute gives the court the power to divide a couple’s marital assets following a dissolution proceeding. In order to distribute assets, the court must first classify each partner’s property as “marital” or “non-marital.” It may be best to contact Jodat Law Group Bradenton Sarasota…
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Bradenton Divorce Attorney Florida is a no-fault state, which means you don’t need to claim that your spouse engaged in bad behavior to get divorced. Either party can file for divorce and allege that the marriage is irretrievably broken. One spouse must be a Florida resident for at least six months prior to filing for…
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While going through a divorce, women who have changed their last names must decide what to do about their names when the divorce becomes finalized. The decision of whether to change your last name is a deeply personal one, and there is no single right answer. Should you decide to go through with a name…
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