The Importance of Properly Disclosing Assets and Liabilities in a Divorce

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Not only does a divorce take an emotional toll, but it can be very difficult to split assets and liabilities. While it may be tempting to conceal certain assets from the court, this kind of behavior can have severe consequences. Florida law requires you to disclose all financial information to your spouse and provide a […]

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Defenses to a Prenuptial Agreement

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While a prenuptial agreement can help to protect your assets and save you time during a divorce, these agreements aren’t always upheld by the courts. It’s possible for one party to contest a prenuptial agreement, which could cause the agreement to be thrown out. If your spouse or someone is challenging your agreement in Sarasota, […]

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Estate Planning and How It is Used in Divorces

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Divorce is the outcome of a failed marriage. The dissolving of a marital partnership should also involve both divorcing spouses estate plan during the divorce and post-divorce. In most cases, a divorcing spouse is not legally removed from receiving financial benefits under their other divorcing spouse’s Last Will and Testament or Trust while the divorce […]

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