Basic Knowledge for Filing for Divorce in Florida

Divorce is often one of the most traumatic events in a person’s life. Whether your marriage ends suddenly, or over the course of a tumultuous decade, you must be prepared to make some tough decisions before you and your soon-to-be-ex can part ways. First, you must consult with an attorney. An experienced divorce lawyer in […]
Read moreDivorce Depositions: Questions about Bank Accounts, Investments & Retirement Accounts

At the Law Office of Matthew Z Martell, P.A. we will use depositions as a tool during your divorce proceeding to discover relevant and material facts, determine the strategy of your case, and search the conscience of the deponent. During a divorce deposition, our attorneys will focus on several subjects that are important in any […]
Read moreSubjects Addressed in a Divorce Deposition: Personal Property

Divorce depositions are important tools that divorce attorneys use to gain control and leverage during the divorce proceedings and trial. An important subject that should be addressed during a divorce deposition is related to the identification of personal property and how it affects the division of the martial estate. Personal Property Typical questions that good […]
Read moreHow to Dispose of a House in a Florida Divorce

Divorce is very complex and involves numerous issues that each spouse needs to deal with. The most difficult aspect of a divorce is dividing the marital assets and debts. Of the various tasks that a divorcing couple faces when dividing their marital assets and debt, disposing the former marital residence can be one of the […]
Read moreStock Options and Divorce

With the rise and fall of the stock market, Sarasota divorce lawyers are involved in more cases involving stock options. It has become common practice for companies, especially larger, publicly traded companies, to issue grant stock options to key employees. During divorce, these stock options become a key issue during property division, demanding the legal […]
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