Recent Blog Posts
Can You Negotiate Your Own Alimony Deal in a Florida Divorce?
Recent changes to Florida’s alimony laws have caused confusion among spouses. Even before these laws took effect, alimony was a somewhat complex endeavor in the Sunshine State. To determine how much alimony you might owe or receive, you need to consider various percentages, income disparity, and the length of the marriage. Can you skip… Read More »
The Importance of Properly Assessing Your Marital Property in an Orlando Divorce
A divorce may force you to examine various assets in great detail. As you go through your various marital assets, you may be confronted with items you forgot existed. Perhaps you found an old family heirloom in the basement. Maybe your ex revealed a secret stash of precious metals. Perhaps you’re learning about assets… Read More »
Can My Political Views Affect Child Custody in Florida?
Divisive political issues have spread across the United States, affecting not only the government but also individual families. If you are a divorced parent in Orlando, you might be wondering how your political views might affect child custody. Could you lose custody if your political views are deemed “extreme” by family courts? Should you… Read More »
When Can I See My Kids if My Ex Won Primary Physical Custody?
Although joint custody is more common in Florida, sole physical custody is also a possibility. If your ex won sole physical custody in the Sunshine State, you might be wondering where this leaves you. When can you see your children? How much control does your ex have over your visitation rights? Can they still… Read More »
Do I Still Need a Prenup if We Have Equal Income?
In the modern era, it is more common than ever for spouses to approach marriage with approximately equal levels of wealth. In many cases, spouses actually meet each other through work while performing the same roles at a certain company. If you and your spouse earn equal salaries, you might be wondering whether a… Read More »
What Is the Difference Between Separate and Marital Property in Orlando?
As you learn more about how divorce works in Florida, you will likely encounter many new terms. Some are more important than others, and the distinction between separate and marital property may be especially crucial. If you understand the difference between these two concepts, it may become easier to determine what you can keep… Read More »
My Ex Is Constantly Late for Child Exchanges. Can I Take Legal Action?
For many parents, there is nothing more frustrating than lateness during child exchanges. You may wait all week to see your children, and being forced to wait additional hours or even days to experience these joyful moments can be difficult to bear. Aside from being inconvenient and disrespectful, late exchanges also eat into your… Read More »
What Is Florida’s New “Divorce Stabilization Bill?”
Although many are still attempting to wrap their heads around Florida’s recent changes to alimony, the Sunshine State isn’t finished making adjustments to its divorce laws. A new “Divorce Stabilization Bill” just cleared the House, and it could have numerous effects on the way couples end their marriages. As the name suggests, this Bill… Read More »
I Earn Almost the Same as My Spouse: Is Alimony Worth Pursuing in Orlando?
As with many aspects of divorce in Orlando, alimony is calculated based on the income of each spouse. If you are approaching divorce for the first time, you may already know that the spouse who earns more may pay the lower-income spouse alimony. Although new Florida laws mean that these payments will usually end… Read More »
Can a Prenuptial Agreement Prevent or Enforce Alimony in Florida?
Recent changes to Florida’s alimony laws have many spouses rethinking their prenuptial agreements. What might have seemed like a good deal at the beginning of your marriage may suddenly seem like a burden. Can your prenuptial agreement in Florida force you to pay permanent alimony – even if the state has ended permanent alimony?… Read More »