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On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Nov 8, 2026 | Property Division
Divorce in Florida is more complex when you own significant assets. Florida follows a rule called “equitable distribution.” This means the court divides your property fairly, but not always equally. It is important to know that high-asset cases often work differently...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Oct 12, 2026 | Property Division
In community property states, everything that a couple owns is generally assumed to be 50% the property of each person. It does not necessarily matter who purchased the asset. If the couple gets divorced, the goal is to divide everything that they owned equally,...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Sep 28, 2026 | Family Law
If you decide to file for divorce, one important step you need to take is to serve the divorce papers to your spouse. Once they receive this divorce petition, they are supposed to review the terms and submit their answer. Some couples agree on the terms and have a...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Sep 20, 2026 | Divorce
Even a well-planned divorce can bring a few surprises, such as loss of financial and family stability. A temporary relief hearing helps families improve and maintain stability while a case moves forward. Relief hearings allow the court to address urgent financial and...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Sep 4, 2026 | Divorce, Property Division
If you built a private practice over decades of hard work, a gray divorce can feel like a threat to everything you have earned. You may worry that the court will force you to sell or give up your business entirely. The good news is that Florida law provides a clear...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Aug 31, 2026 | Property Division
When couples jointly own a business together, they really have to think about what it will mean for the company if they decide to get divorced. Their business is one of the most valuable assets that they own, and they both have a right to it. First and foremost, it is...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Aug 14, 2026 | Child Custody
Yes, even if your income changes or you lose your job, you still have to comply with a standing child support order. That obligation does not end automatically. That said, if you got a divorce and the court issued a child support order, they will have taken your...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Aug 5, 2026 | Child Custody
What will happen to the kids after a divorce? This is a question many divorcing parents have. Before agreeing to anything or signing papers, it may be important to learn more about child custody, which refers to each parent’s legal right over their children. A child...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Jul 23, 2026 | Child Custody
As we edge into the dog days of summer, it might seem premature to start talking about custody schedules and parenting plans for the upcoming start of the academic year. But high temps and sunshine notwithstanding, the first day of school is really just weeks away. If...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Jul 14, 2026 | Divorce
Grey divorce can feel like a private decision, but it rarely stays private for long. Once shared with family, it will impact adult children and grandchildren. Adult children may be financially independent but they still experience a divorce as a shift in identity,...
