When to Get a Post-Nuptial Agreement

post-nuptial agreement

A prenuptial agreement is something that spouses enter before they marry. A post-nuptial agreement is drafted, formalized, and executed after the couple marries. A post-nuptial agreement typically spells out how assets will be divided if and when that couple gets divorced. A post-nuptial agreement needs to be in writing and also has to have been […]

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Am I Eligible for Alimony?

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Alimony may be awarded to you in certain divorce cases. An award of alimony is not guaranteed and will depend upon several different factors. If alimony is ordered, it generally will be for a specified period of time, or until certain events such as death or your remarriage occurs. To learn whether you may be […]

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How A Restraining Order Works with a Divorce

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You have tried to save your marriage but nothing you have done has worked. Your only option is divorce. Not all divorces end amicably. If your spouse is physically abusive, threatening, and you feel that your safety and/or that of your children is at serious risk, then you will need to take legal measures to […]

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What Happens to My Business in a Divorce?

What Happens to My Business During a Divorce

One of the most complicated elements of a divorce can be when a couple operates a family business, and especially if it began before the marriage date. Property division is a central issue with most divorces, but each asset must be evaluated on its own merit. A successful family business would easily be one of […]

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How to Come Up with a Fair Parenting Plan

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It is not always easy to create an agreement for timesharing during and after a divorce. There are many factors that have to be considered to make a parenting plan that works for all individuals involved as much as possible. Thankfully, there are professionals that specialize in helping people with this predicament. Divorce lawyers Sarasota, […]

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