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A retirement account is handled just like any other asset in a divorce. The starting point is figuring out when the money was added to the account. In some cases any money added to the account prior to the marriage will need to be separated from being part of the settlement. Contact the Orlando divorce attorneys of Veliz Katz Law today for your divorce case in Florida.

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One of the big questions with any Florida divorce is who gets the house. If there are children in the household they can be a big determining factor of this issue. The court may decide to award the house to the spouse that will have the children most of the time. If one party wants the house and there is still equity it is possible to buy out the other party. The Orlando divorce attorneys of Veliz Katz Law has experience dealing with divorce cases and can help with your specific situation.

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Any asset that is acquired during a marriage is considered marital property. In most cases the courts will divide everything 50/50 in a divorce case. Any assets that were acquired prior to the marriage and not co-mingled will not be part of the division. Contact the Orlando family law attorneys at Veliz Katz Law for a free consultation.

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In an  equitable distribution  case all of the assets and debts will be taken into account and will usually be divided equally. Any property or assets that were not co-mingled during the marriage will not be part of the distribution. Other factors such as length of marriage and income of both parties are also taken into account. If you are seeking counsel for a divorce, contact the  Orlando family law attorneys  of Veliz Katz Law for a consultation.

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The amount of child support awarded in a case is based on statute. The net income of both parties is taken into account as well as the number of children, and any costs such as healthcare or daycare. All of these parts are added to a child support worksheet that is then presented to the court. The Orlando child support attorneys of Veliz Katz Law can help you determine how much child support you are entitled to.

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Determining alimony payments is a two step process. The first step is determining if one spouse has a need for alimony based on their income and expenses. Once there is a need established we determine if the other spouse has the ability to pay. In the end the court will decide the alimony payments based on these factors. The Orlando divorce attorneys of Veliz Katz Law can help you figure out your alimony payments and get you the best possible results.

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After setting up a consultation we advise our clients to bring a death certificate, funeral bill, a list of debts and assets and if possible a will. During the consultation we will explain the  probate process , explain the fees and get documents signed to start the process. The Orlando probate attorneys of Veliz Katz Law has many years of experience dealing with probate matters and can help answer any of your questions.

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If the party does not have a  will  the first step is to look at the probate statute. The statute will tell you how the property will pass. This could mean the property will go to a spouse, children or to parents. The Orlando probate attorneys of Veliz Katz Law can assist with all your probate needs and questions.

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In most cases both spouses hold property jointly. In these cases the property will transfer to the other spouse. If there is property that is not held jointly then you would have to  probate the matter to transfer ownership. Contact the Orlando probate attorneys of Veliz Katz Law to assist with all your probate questions.

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The decision to have a  living will  is personal preference. If you know what you want it is best to have one so you are not leaving your family to make those decisions. The Orlando estate planning attorneys at Veliz Katz Law can help put together your living will.