I Worked Hard to get Where I Am.

That is what so many fathers facing divorce and asset distribution are saying.  They want to know why they have to give up so much of the fruits of their labors.  Impending divorce often triggers feelings of uncertainty about your financial future.  You need representation to defend your financial rights in a Florida divorce court.

Here are some of the things that area courts will consider –

1.  What did you contribute financially during the marriage?

2.  Your current economic situation.

3.  How long were you married?

4.  Career sacrifices that you made in favor of the marriage.

5.  A business that you need to maintain without your former spouse.

There are many murky areas of financial distribution during a Florida divorce.  That is why the aggressive representation of Nat Kidder and Bill Bennett is necessary at a time like this.  Contact the office located at 275 96th Ave North in St. Petersburg for a free consultation with people who have had decades of experience in Florida divorce courts.  That number is (727) 821-8000.

Domestic Partnership in Florida.

Our state has many couples that are part of domestic partnerships.  Same-sex marriage is legal in the majority of states due in large part to a string of federal court decisions that, beginning in late 2013, have declared state bans on same-sex marriage unconstitutional.

Florida used to have a law that limited the terms “marriage” and “spouse” to unions between one man and one woman. On Aug. 21, 2014, a federal district court ruled that the state’s ban on same-sex marriage was not in keeping with the constitution.  Same-sex marriages have been permitted in Florida since the beginning of 2015.

How may this effect you and a loved one in you live in Pinellas County?  Subjects such as parental rights, public benefits, health insurance, family court assistance, and property rights come into play.  This is where we come in.  Nat Kidder and Bill Bennett are attorneys that have a combined 50+ years of experience dealing with Florida family law issues.  Please give us a call with any domestic partnership questions at (727) 821-8000.

Protect Your ‘Stuff.

You always want to do that (especially in the computer age).  During a divorce it is imperative to get an equitable distribution of property and protect what is rightfully yours.  There is already an uncertainty about your financial stability in the future.  You may have spent decades accumulating wealth and possessions.

Here are some things that the Florida divorce court will consider –

1.  What contributions did you make to the union?

2.  What care and what level of education did you provide for your children?

3.  Did you make career sacrifices for the good of the marriage?

4.  What are your business interests now?

5.  How long have you been married?

These questions and others will come into play.  That is why you need to hire the Pinellas County family law veterans Nat Kidder and Bill Bennett to represent your best interests in a Florida family court.  They bring a combined half-century + of experience to the table.  Arrange a consultation at their 275 96th Ave. North office in St. Petersburg by calling (727) 821-8000.

Protecting your Retirement.

During divorce proceedings you need to be sure that your nest egg has been protected.  What are your rights to 401Ks and pensions during divorce in the State of Florida?  Pension issues are, by no means confined to seniors.  Even younger divorcees must consider how their retirement funds are being divided.

Here are some areas where you need to protect your interests –

1.  Military retirement.  Former service members are subject to special rules.

2.  ERISA.  The Retirement Equity Act…look into it.

3.  QDRO.  Qualified Domestic Relations Order…ditto.

We doubt that you are imminently familiar with these and other aspects of protecting your future funds during divorce.  We are.  Family attorneys Nat Kidder and Bill Bennett have been dealing with these issues for decades.  Call us for a sit-down at our St. Petersburg office.  We will fight for your financial rights!  That number is (727) 821-8000.