The 4 Primary Issues to Settle in Divorce
After the difficult conclusion that marriage is no longer sustainable and you have decided to pursue a dissolution action, there are still legal matters that must be settled. If you seek legal advice and guidance through your divorce proceedings in Florida, consult the team at Matthews & Jones, LLP to settle the terms associated with your separation. Contact us today to discuss the specifics of your case and keep reading to learn more about the primary issues to settle after your divorce.
Assets and Property
In all likelihood, you and your former spouse shared property, assets, finances, belongings, and more during your marriage. Begin by building a list of things like the marital homestead, other real estate, business interests, vehicles, personal property, retirement accounts, and debts. By doing this, our team can help you formulate a plan and conceptualize options for the fair division of your assets and property.
Spousal Maintenance
Formerly known as alimony, this situation is increasingly less common but may be pertinent in your case. There are a wide range of factors and dynamics applicable in situations of spousal maintenance that determine the amount, duration, and parameters of this agreement. With experience and expertise, our team at Matthews & Jones, LLP will help you navigate the terms and details of spousal maintenance.
Parenting Time and Custody
In divorce situations involving child custody, there are various scenarios and terms that may be appropriate depending on the circumstances. Both legal custody and physical custody are on the table as well as the determination of what schedule is in the best interest of the child. Regardless of what dynamics are at play in your case, contact us to discuss what is the best decision for you and your children.
Child Support
Based on each party’s income and the agreed-upon or court-ordered parenting schedule, child support is usually moderately straightforward. In Florida, the amount of child support is dictated by guidelines that are typically strictly enforced. Whether or not the judge in your case decides to vary from these guidelines, we will help you achieve the best results for your divorce settlement.
Our goal is to provide our clients with the best service possible as they go through this difficult life transition. At Matthews & Jones, LLP we can handle any type of divorce, from the simplest filing of an uncontested divorce to a contested divorce involving intricate asset division and adversarial litigation. Contact us in Northwest Florida to help you determine the value of assets and the extent of your liabilities, as well as assess the tax implications of divorce-related decisions.
