On Behalf of Mercedes R. Wechsler, P.A. | Jan 17, 2021 | Divorce
If you are heading for divorce, you may have some concern about your financial future. While you should receive an equitable share of the marital estate and perhaps even spousal support, you may also want to rejoin the workforce. If you primarily stayed home to raise...
On Behalf of Mercedes R. Wechsler, P.A. | Aug 20, 2020 | Divorce, Retirement Plan
It may not be the first thing on your mind during a divorce, but your retirement accounts are a very important part of your assets regarding the divorce process. For most people, their retirement accounts like 401ks, IRAs and pension plans are one of their most...
On Behalf of Mercedes R. Wechsler, P.A. | Mar 9, 2020 | Divorce
Because medical care is often expensive, health insurance is a necessity for virtually all Floridians. For a variety of reasons, employers regularly offer coverage to both employees and their family members. Regardless of whether your employer offers coverage, you may...
On Behalf of Mercedes R. Wechsler, P.A. | Jan 14, 2020 | Divorce
Many couples successfully resolve their issues through the collaborative divorce process. In some instances, however, it may not be the best choice. These are the most common situations in which you should rethink a collaborative divorce. You own significant assets...
On Behalf of Mercedes R. Wechsler, P.A. | Nov 2, 2019 | Divorce
When you have a lot of assets, you have a lot to potentially lose when your marriage ends, and in many cases, the longer your marriage lasted, the more complicated your financial situation may be. Increasingly, people going through divorces who have complicated or...
by Mercedes R. Wechsler, P.A. | Aug 7, 2017 | Divorce, Firm News
If you were a stay-at-home mom while married, it can be daunting to rebuild your finances after divorce. Figuring out how to do it all on your own can seem impossible at times, but do not lose hope. While divorce can be hard on your finances, it is possible to build...
by Mercedes R. Wechsler, P.A. | Jul 5, 2017 | Divorce, Firm News
The divorce rate is dropping across the United States. Time Magazine even reported that in 2016, the national divorce rate hit a 40-year low. Despite the good news, divorces are still prevalent. Every case is unique, and the divorce process gets even more complicated...
by Mercedes R. Wechsler, P.A. | Mar 15, 2017 | Divorce, Firm News
Women and men deal with stress and anxiety in different ways, and divorces are full of those negative emotions. While you are both dealing with the dissolution of your marriage, the stresses of divorce may affect men differently than they do women, particularly those...
by Mercedes R. Wechsler, P.A. | Feb 24, 2017 | Divorce, Firm News
Divorce was never the plan, but when it’s on the horizon it’s important that you start making a plan for yourself. Your future and your assets depend on how you approach the divorce and how and when you acquired your assets. In Florida, marital property...
by Mercedes R. Wechsler, P.A. | Feb 3, 2017 | Divorce, Firm News
Divorce may be brutal, and with the divorce rate hovering between 40-50 percent, it is clearly a problem that is not going away any time soon. While you may have married with the idea that you would raise a family and be together forever, this may not be your reality....