Divorce proceedings in Florida tend to divide up marital debt between two former spouses. This can include mortgages, credit cards, and car and other personal loans. If student loan debt is incurred during a marriage, the equitable division is somewhat more...
Year: 2013
New bill offers hope in global custody battles
A new bill sponsored by Rep. Chris Smith might offer hope to parents involved in international custody battles. The new bill focuses on providing the State Department with more power through the use of diplomatic tools to help so-called 'left-behind" parents resolve...
Florida court favors ex-spouse in discretionary trust spending
A recent Florida judge's decision may be good news for those who are considering divorcing a spouse that has access to trust funds. According to a recent decision in the case of Berlinger v. Casselberry, spouses who draw funds from a discretionary trust may be liable...
Things to consider before asking for a prenuptial agreement
Many Florida residents may find valuable the knowledge that data provided by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers shows that 63 percent of divorce attorneys have reported an increase in prenuptial agreements in the last three years. Given their increased usage...
Working for a fair divorce settlement
It should come as no surprise to learn that those going through a divorce can end up in a better financial position if they work together to try and get a fair settlement for both spouses. While the divorce process can be extremely adversarial, there are many benefits...
Rupert Murdoch finalizes divorce with third wife
Florida residents may remember hearing in June 2013 that Rupert Murdoch, the chairman and CEO of 21st Century Fox and News Corp., filed for divorce from his third wife of 14 years. Now the media mogul is finalizing the divorce with a negotiated settlement. The terms...
Deciding who gets the pets in a divorce
Florida pet owners who are filing for divorce may wonder who gets to keep the family pets after a separation. While some people may consider their pets to be members of the family, the law does not agree. In the courtroom, a dog or cat is treated as a piece of...
The use of experts in a divorce case
Although many divorces in Florida and elsewhere start off on a relatively amicable basis, couples frequently are unable to agree on certain issues. On such occasions, the testimony of experts is often relied upon to come to a determination. These professionals can be...
Divorce settlement meetings
Some Florida couples who are preparing to divorce may be interested in trying to resolve some of the issues amicably. In order to do that, spouses often agree to hold a settlement conference. A few helpful hints may be able to help people prepare for that meeting and...
Divorce mistakes to avoid making
While divorce is often a stressful time for Florida couples, some spouses make mistakes that can make the process even harder. There are certain things that couples who are planning to divorce are advised to avoid. People often fail to have their financial affairs in...
The Law Office of Forrest & Forrest, PLLC represents individuals in Fort Lauderdale in high-asset divorce matters. Daniel Forrest is board-certified family lawyer and mediator serving the South Florida area.
