Yes, the house stays in your name. But in Florida, the equity it builds during your marriage can become marital property. A prenup is how you decide, together and ahead of time, what happens to that equity.
Category Archives: Property & Prenups
He Agreed to Pay It. The Bill Still Has Your Name on It.
A divorce agreement can say your spouse is responsible for a debt. It cannot tell the credit card company to stop calling you. Here is the gap between those two things — and the language that closes it.
Who Gets the Dog? How Florida Courts (Don’t) Handle Pet Custody in Divorce
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Prenups Aren’t Just for the Wealthy: How a Solid Prenuptial Agreement Simplifies Divorce
Ways we help Four ways in LawyersFull & flat-fee representation MediatorsNeutral settlement, English or Spanish DIY Legal CoachesRepresent yourself, not alone Guardians ad LitemAn independent voice for the kids Also offered Coparenting Coaching & Education Paralegal Document Services DIY Divorce Packages Parenting Coordination Collaborative Divorce DIY Legal (App) Topics Divorce Custody & Parenting Child SupportContinue reading “Prenups Aren’t Just for the Wealthy: How a Solid Prenuptial Agreement Simplifies Divorce”
Why You Should Get a Prenuptial Agreement Before You Get Married
A prenuptial agreement is not just for wealthy couples. Learn why prenups matter, how they protect both spouses, and why every engaged couple should consider one before marriage.
🧾 What Happens When You Can’t Find the Premarital Value of a 401(k) in a Florida Divorce?
Learn how Florida divorce courts handle 401(k)s when the premarital value is unknown. Discover how the coverture fraction works and what it means for equitable distribution.
Can a Postnup Save Your Marriage? How Legal Clarity Can Heal Financial Conflict
Learn how a postnuptial agreement can help couples in Florida navigate financial conflict and protect their marriage before divorce becomes the only option.
My Divorce Judgment Says I Get Half Their Retirement—So Why Haven’t I Been Paid?
Ways we help Four ways in LawyersFull & flat-fee representation MediatorsNeutral settlement, English or Spanish DIY Legal CoachesRepresent yourself, not alone Guardians ad LitemAn independent voice for the kids Also offered Coparenting Coaching & Education Paralegal Document Services DIY Divorce Packages Parenting Coordination Collaborative Divorce DIY Legal (App) Topics Divorce Custody & Parenting Child SupportContinue reading “My Divorce Judgment Says I Get Half Their Retirement—So Why Haven’t I Been Paid?”
“Is My Spouse Entitled to Money in a Bank Account That’s Only in My Name?”
Ways we help Four ways in LawyersFull & flat-fee representation MediatorsNeutral settlement, English or Spanish DIY Legal CoachesRepresent yourself, not alone Guardians ad LitemAn independent voice for the kids Also offered Coparenting Coaching & Education Paralegal Document Services DIY Divorce Packages Parenting Coordination Collaborative Divorce DIY Legal (App) Topics Divorce Custody & Parenting Child SupportContinue reading ““Is My Spouse Entitled to Money in a Bank Account That’s Only in My Name?””
Understanding the Tax Impact of IRA and 401(k) Division in Divorce
Ways we help Four ways in LawyersFull & flat-fee representation MediatorsNeutral settlement, English or Spanish DIY Legal CoachesRepresent yourself, not alone Guardians ad LitemAn independent voice for the kids Also offered Coparenting Coaching & Education Paralegal Document Services DIY Divorce Packages Parenting Coordination Collaborative Divorce DIY Legal (App) Topics Divorce Custody & Parenting Child SupportContinue reading “Understanding the Tax Impact of IRA and 401(k) Division in Divorce”