Monthly Archives: July 2023
Florida Now Gives Equal Treatment to Mothers and Fathers for Time-Sharing
For many years, family courts across the United States assumed that it was in the child’s best interest to spend more time with the mother after a divorce. Slowly but sure, this philosophy is changing. Many states are creating clear legislation that prohibits family courts from giving special treatment to either parent. This means… Read More »
Florida Now Provides More Ways to End Your Alimony
A divorce can have a real financial impact on many spouses, and alimony is one of the many burdens that you may be dealing with as you approach post-divorce life. Some might argue that the entire concept of alimony is archaic, as it dates back to a time when women were literally banned from… Read More »
Alimony Changes in Florida That You Need to Be Aware Of
Alimony in Florida is confusing enough for divorcing spouses. But with recent changes to this system in the Sunshine State, spouses today face even more challenges as they attempt to wrap their heads around alimony. This is especially true when you consider the fact that online articles that explain alimony in Florida may now… Read More »
Can Rehabilitative Alimony Pay for a College Degree in Florida?
Rehabilitative alimony in Florida is a temporary form of spousal support that will become increasingly common as the state phases out long-term and permanent alimony. As the name suggests, this type of alimony is intended to rehabilitate the dependent spouse – guiding them toward a sense of financial security and independence. But can rehabilitative… Read More »
“Gender-Affirming Treatments for Children” Continue to Cause Custody Issues in Florida
Parents in Florida may have wildly different views on transgenderism and gender-affirming treatments. If two parents do not agree on how this issue should be approached in regard to their own children, serious custody issues may arise. Florida has taken concrete steps with new legislation that allows certain custody decisions to be made in… Read More »