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debt division in divorce

Divorce and Debt Division: Legal Strategies for Managing Marital Liabilities

By Crystal C. Spencer |

Equitable distribution. Remember that phrase. Unlike a community property state where assets are divided 50/50, in Florida, when a couple decides to divorce, expect the “equitable distribution” doctrine to apply in the division of both assets and liabilities.  Divorcing your spouse can be a stressful time. You and your spouse have decided to end your… Read More »

blended family

Divorce and Blended Families: Legal Rights and Co-Parenting Challenges

By Crystal C. Spencer |

Navigating co-parenting during and immediately after a divorce is a major challenge for many parents. Even if the divorce was mutual and obviously in everyone’s best interests, figuring out how to share your child is a learning process. It gets even more complicated when one or both parents remarry and have to learn how… Read More »

hiding assets

What Are the Consequences of Hiding Assets During a Divorce?

By Crystal C. Spencer |

It is not unusual for high-net-worth divorce clients to attempt to hide some of their assets during a contentious divorce. After all, they worked for it, and it’s theirs. At least, that’s how they see it.   But the court doesn’t agree. So try and hide assets during a divorce, and the Florida courts… Read More »

holiday divorce

Tips for Dealing with Divorce During the Holidays

By Crystal C. Spencer |

Despite all the hoopla about the joy of the holidays, they can be incredibly stressful if your family unit is not intact. A divorce will definitely do that. You will not see marriage and children through the same lens as before, and the holidays bring out the difficulties emotionally and logistically. If your children… Read More »

child rearing as a divorced parent

Helpful Tips for Working Divorced Single Parents

By Crystal C. Spencer |

In the 1950s, the nuclear family consisted of mom and dad, their children, Dick and Jane, and their pets. Few families today bear any resemblance to those of seventy years ago. Today, nearly 24 million kids live in a family with only one parent, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Some parents choose… Read More »

adopted children and divorce

Adopted Children Might Need Extra Support During a Florida Divorce

By Crystal C. Spencer |

Planning for a family might include adopting children if biological children are not possible. No matter how many children or where they come from, your plans for the perfect family fall apart when a divorce is looming. In that case, treating adopted children like biological children is essential. They are likely sensitive to the… Read More »

relocating with child after a divorcd

Can I Move Out of the Area with My Child after a Florida Divorce?

By Crystal C. Spencer |

Moving a child out of state after your Florida divorce is not a simple thing. You must consider the ex-partner who is still an equal parent to the child. Your divorce did not change that fact. Even if you are the custodial parent and must relocate for a job, a Florida judge will balance… Read More »

how are digital assets divided in a divorce?

How Are Digital Assets Divided During a Florida Divorce?

By Crystal C. Spencer |

A divorce means dividing homes, dividing lives, and dividing assets. We all understand things of value, including real estate, bank accounts, property, cars, art, pensions, and investment funds. But as the world has gone online, there is a full array of valuables you may not have considered. They are digital assets, but they may… Read More »

military divorce in Pensacola

How Do I Divorce My Military Spouse Who is Stationed Overseas?

By Crystal C. Spencer |

Divorce is always a difficult decision for a couple, but it is compounded when one is serving in the military, especially if they are overseas. You will have to navigate several different areas, including the division of the retirement benefits, jurisdiction, child custody and support, and health benefits. Crystal Collins Spencer has more than… Read More »

parenting plan

Determining Parent Visitation Outside the Courtroom

By Crystal C. Spencer |

In the case of divorcing spouses with a child or children, the children’s best interest should always prevail. That is the stated goal under Florida law, and ideally, the parents work together to develop a plan in the best interest of their children. With a parenting plan, the judge does not have to intervene… Read More »

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