On Behalf of Rechel & Associates, P.A. | Feb 19, 2020 | Divorce
You have already had conversations about divorce with your current spouse, but now you have to restructure the conversation and have it with your kids. What do you say? Psychology Today may have a few answers to help you out. Learn how to break the news to your...
On Behalf of Rechel & Associates, P.A. | Jan 9, 2020 | Divorce
When you divorce, you may choose to seek alimony for any number of different reasons. Maybe you sacrificed your own career or education for the sake of your former partner’s, or perhaps you became accustomed to a particular standard of living that you cannot maintain...
On Behalf of Rechel & Associates, P.A. | Nov 7, 2019 | Divorce
You did your best to hold off on divorcing your spouse and starting a new life in Florida until after the holidays, but life had different plans in store for you. While you may not be entirely alone this year, it could be the first holiday season in a while that you...
On Behalf of Rechel & Associates, P.A. | Oct 8, 2019 | Divorce
Choices concerning the home you live in are always emotional. In a difficult emotional time, having to move may feel like an additional stress. When dividing assets during a divorce, you should weigh the cost of a battle over your house versus winning the war for a...
On Behalf of Rechel & Associates, P.A. | Sep 15, 2016 | Divorce, Firm News
It is said that the three most stressful life events are death, divorce and moving (not in any particular order). Divorce can not only be stressful, but also can be an expensive undertaking. When you consider that you have an option during your divorce proceeding to...
On Behalf of Rechel & Associates, P.A. | Jul 19, 2016 | Divorce, Firm News
A contested dissolution is one where the spouses do not agree on at least ONE issue – be it the parenting plan, the equitable distribution of your assets and liabilities, the issue of alimony or child support, or the issue of attorney fees/costs. Disagreement on...
On Behalf of Rechel & Associates, P.A. | Jul 13, 2016 | Divorce, Family Law, Firm News
Mandatory Disclosure is a procedure whereby financial information is automatically disclosed by the parties upon the filing of a divorce or other family law case. The procedure is mandated by Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.285. See...
On Behalf of Rechel & Associates, P.A. | Jun 19, 2015 | Divorce, Firm News
Divorce cases are complicated even for experienced family law attorneys and the attorney’s fees and costs that you incur can be astronomical if your case is contested. However, there are things that clients can do to limit the fees and costs that they incur in...
On Behalf of Rechel & Associates, P.A. | Oct 9, 2013 | Divorce, Firm News
The short answer to this question is yes. Engaging in covert efforts to spy on your spouse is, in simple layman’s terms, a no-no. Indeed, with the recent changes to Florida law to include and incorporate cyber stalking, it is potentially dangerous on a criminal...
On Behalf of Rechel & Associates, P.A. | Aug 26, 2013 | Divorce, Firm News
Retirement and 401K (or for that matter any form of pension/savings benefit program intended for retirement), are considered, by Florida Law, to be potential marital assets. This means they are subject to the presumed 50/50 division afforded by Florida Statutes to the...