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Marital Debt and Marital Misconduct

Where is the Dividing Line Between Marital Debt and Marital Misconduct?

By Sean Smallwood |

TL;DR In Florida, debts incurred during the marriage are usually marital debts and get split using equitable distribution, unless a valid prenup says otherwise. Separate property stays separate if kept separate. Typical examples are inheritances or personal injury awards that are not commingled. Student loans taken during the marriage are generally marital debt even… Read More »

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Sabotage income Florida alimony divorce

Sabotaging Your Income to Reduce Alimony is a Terrible Idea In Orlando Florida Divorce

By Sean Smallwood |

Finding out how much of your money will immediately go to bills and debt payments is enough to make your good mood on payday short-lived. Many people employ the questionable personal finance tactic of earning less in order to pay less, or at least appearing to earn less. Certainly, no one can blame restaurant… Read More »

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